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Read [Diane Diekman Book] * Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins (Music in American Life) Online * PDF eBook or Kindle ePUB free. Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins (Music in American Life) Mr. Teardrop Gets the Treatment He Deserves Marty Robbins is one of the greatest and most talented singer/songwriters of all time. I really began listening to Marty's music about three years ago. I was born a little less than two years after Marty's untimely death, therefore, I wasn't really exposed to a lot of his music. I was aware through television and radio of songs like "El Paso" and "Devil Woman" but had never taken the time to really listen.I purchased one of his greatest hits CDs here o
| Title | : | Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins (Music in American Life) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.62 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0252081250 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-23 |
| Language | : | English |
Anyone interested in Robbins or the country music world of his long era will enjoy Diane Diekman's refreshing, compelling narrative."--Ronnie Pugh, author of Ernest Tubb: The Texas Troubadour. "A detailed account of the life and career of country music superstar Marty Robbins
His Hawaiian songs, rockabilly hits, teen-angst ballads, pop standards, and country & western classics showcased his exceptional versatility. In 1947 he got his first gig as a singer and guitar player. As NASCAR's Bobby Allison said, "He started out being a singer driving a race car, but he became a race car driver who could sing." For fans of Robbins, NASCAR, and classic country music, Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins is a revealing portrait of this well-loved, restless entertainer, a private man who kept those who loved him at a distance.. As Diekman describes, he spent his early teens in trouble with the law and worked an assortment of short-term jobs after serving in combat in World War II. During his three decades as a country music performer, Marty Robbins (1925-1982) placed 94 songs on Billboard's country music charts, with sixteen number-one hits. Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins is the first biography of this legendary country music artist and NASCAR driver. Yet even with fame and fortune, Robbins always yearned for more. In addition to two Grammy awards, he was also honored with the Man of the Decade Award from the Academy of Country Music in 1970. Drawing from personal interviews and in-depth research, biographer Diane Diekman explains how Robbins saw himself as a drifter,
Mr. Teardrop Gets the Treatment He Deserves Marty Robbins is one of the greatest and most talented singer/songwriters of all time. I really began listening to Marty's music about three years ago. I was born a little less than two years after Marty's untimely death, therefore, I wasn't really exposed to a lot of his music. I was aware through television and radio of songs like "El Paso" and "Devil Woman" but had never taken the time to really listen.I purchased one of his greatest hits CDs here on Amazon, and needless to say, I was truly impressed at how talented and versatile this man was. He was crossing over into the pop charts way before anyone else was with so. A Great Picture of Marty Robbin's Life Gary Presley I share membership in a writing critique group with Diane, and I know firsthand how much hard work, dedication, and insight she has brought to this biography. Diane's knowledge is rooted in the fact she is a fan, a person who saw Robbins perform several times. Diane is the type of writer who researches, interviews friends and family to get all sides of her subject, and then sticks to the facts. Don't expect a modern psycho-biography, but a fan will learn much about Robbins and what made him the man and performer the public saw on stage. The biography begins with Marty's rough-and-tumble childhood in Arizona and then foll. THE STORY OF A LEGEND TWENTIETH CENTURY DRIFTER: The Life of Marty Robbins is well written. Like any other project author Diane Diekman produces, the material she presents comes from countless hours of research and interviews. She doesn't take 'I don't remember' for an answer. Diane digs till she gets the information she's looking for. Through her diligence, we are rewarded with an all-access pass with the late Marty Robbins from the people who knew him best. Diane leads you on a journey through detailed accounts and photos from his boyhood antics through to his many accomplishments both in the music industry and on the racetrack. Not only wi
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