Calling me home
Subtitle: Gram Parsons and the roots of country rock
By: Bob Kealing
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Gainesville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780813042046
Subjects: Country musicians; Rock musicians; Biography; Country rock music; History and criticism
Description: A view of the music and life of Gram Parsons and his influence on country rock.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Cosmic roots; title: Legacy versus legend; title: Pilgrimage to Waycross; title: Like Elvis; title: Coon dog's secret; title: Gram's domain; title: Red coats, pacers, and legends; title: The youth center circuit; title: High times and earliest recordings; title: Folk in the other room; title: Shilos and bolles; title: Chicago surfinanny; title: Senior year and the derry down; title: "A country Beatle"; title: The Polumbaum photos; title: Orlando, New York City; title: Staying behind, safe at home; title: Vinny's place; title: A country Byrd; title: The lost Burrito Brother; title: Like a bird; title: Darkness and light; title: Calling me home.