Twentieth Century Drifter

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESSISBN: 9780252081255

The Life of Marty Robbins

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By Diane Diekman
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
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320

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""A well-told and informative biography of a great but overlooked country star."" Country Music People ""In her excellent new, 2012 biography, Diane Diekman explores the personal, more nuanced side of this unique and gifted talent and explains how he was painfully shy by nature."" American Cowboy ""Diekman plucked an interesting character out of a fading era of music and racing history, and delivered a book that deserves a place not just on the bookshelves of music and racing fans, but in the homes of readers who appreciate a uniquely American personality."" The Daily Journal ""Diekman propels the narrative with impressive detail and energy, leaving the reader with an impression that can only echo the admiration and respect of those who knew him."" The Austin Chronicle ""A well-document, insightful chronicle that encompasses both Robbins's career as a musician and his activities as a race-car driver. . . . Recommended."" Choice""A detailed account of the life and career of country music superstar Marty Robbins. 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 top country & western artist who crossed over to the pop charts, Marty Robbins deserves this well-written, well-researched account of his life and music. Diekman's expert history is a welcome addition to the oeuvre of classic country music biography."" Holly George-Warren, author of Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry

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