The Bottom Line
The Grand Ole Opry: The Making Of An American Icon is a book that country music lovers and historians alike can immerse themselves into.
From the first page to the last, the reader will find himself or herself not wanting to put this book down. This is an incredible documentation of the history of the Grand Ole Opry.
Pros
- Details the history of the Grand Ole Opry from origin to present day.
- Lots of great never published before quotes from the Opry Stars.
- Offers plenty of Opry photos
Cons
- Can be hard to follow at times if one doesn't know some Grand Ole Opry history
Description
- The Grand Ole Opry: The Making Of An American Icon
- By Colin Escott foreword by Vince Gill
- ISBN: 1931722862
Guide Review - The Grand Ole Opry - The Making of an American Icon
The Making Of An American Icon begins with the earliest days when The Grand Ole Opry was the one of the first radio barn dances.It documents the history of how country music was first heard on the radio in 1922, how the Grand Ole Opry was launched in 1925 and owned by National Life and Accidental Insurance Company, when and how the Opry got its start in The National Life Building, the various moves and homes of the Opry over the years.
One will find out how George Hay joined them in 1925 as station manager, when WSM joined NBC network, how the Grand Ole Opry got its name and so much more.
Relive the earliest Opry moments with stars such as Lefty Frizzell, Minnie Pearl, Johnny Cash, Little Jimmie Dickens and others. Find out why Elvis Presley never joined the Opry as a member.
This book follows all of the past musicians and current members through it's earliest start to present in their own words and offers an insiders view of what was going on behind the scenes of the Grand Ole Opry. A must read for country music lovers everywhere!!
