Spokane Review Story by Story by Jonathan Martin Spokane - Guys want to have a cold one with him down at the bar. His music is solid, mainstream country, not too different from the work of other talented artists. But when the Brooks phenomenon comes to Spokane today through Monday for five shows, it brings the top-selling solo artist in history.
Country music is strong enough locally to support three radio stations.
Brooks even kicked Neil Diamond's tail. And it's not just here. Promoters estimate that 5 percent of Montana's population saw Brooks in four Big Sky State shows last month. With an advertising degree from Oklahoma State, Brooks is qualified to tally profits from his 68 million records sold. Fans say his charm is old school.