Cowboy fiddler in Bob Wills' band
By: by Frankie McWhorter as told to John R. Erickson ; introduction by Lanny Fiel and John R. Erickson.
Contributors: Erickson, John R., 1943-
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Denton, Tex
Language: eng
Number of pages: 168
Subjects: McWhorter, Frankie.; Cowboys -- Texas -- Biography.; Fiddlers -- Texas -- Biography.; Texas -- Social life and customs.; Texas -- Biography.
Description: Frankie McWhorter grew up in Bob Wills Country and bought his first fiddle with his cowboy wages in 1950. He played with Clyde Chesser and the Texas Village Boys and the Miller Brothers Band before being asked to join Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. McWhorter tells stories of touring with these bands and of his hours spent listening to Wills tell his stories. He also reveals his adventures and misadventures as a working cowboy.
Notes: Includes index.