The WBT Briarhoppers
Subtitle: Eight Decades of a Bluegrass Band Made for Radio
Publisher: McFarland
Published: September 24, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9780786431441
Subjects: Country & western; Radio; 20th century; Performing Arts; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Performing Arts/Dance; USA; General; Radio - General; Art  / Performing Arts; Biography; Bluegrass musicians; Briarhoppers (Musical group); United States; WBT (Radio station : Charlotte, N.C.)
Description: "This work tells the story of the WBT Briarhoppers, analyzing the band's history and its connection to the growth of American radio and radio advertising. It examines changes in culture and the group's contribution to country and bluegrass music. The work also discusses performers including the Tennessee Ramblers, The Johnson Family, and Bill and Charlie Monroe"--Provided by publisher.