Columbus: The Musical Crossroads

by David Meyers, Arnett Howard, James Loeffler, Candice Watkins

Overview

Columbus has long been known for its musicians. Unlike New York, San Francisco, Kansas City, Nashville, or even Cincinnati, however, it has never had a definable "scene." Still, some truly remarkable music has been made in this musical crossroads by the many outstanding musicians who have called it home. Since 1900, Columbus has grown from the 28th- to the 15th-largest city in the United States. During this period, it has developed into a musically vibrant community that has nurtured the talents of such artists as Elsie Janis, Ted Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dwight Yoakam, Bow Wow, and Rascal Flatts. But, in many instances, those who chose to remain at home were as good and, perhaps, even better.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738561530
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/11/2008
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,082,629
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

David Meyers, Arnett Howard, James Loeffler, and Candice Watkins have been actively researching and documenting the history of music in Columbus for more than 25 years. Among the other books they have collaborated on are Listen for the Jazz, volumes I and II; More Columbus Unforgettables; and Columbus Unforgettables, volume III. They also contributed to the Jazz Ohio Exhibition for the Ohio Historical Society and provided materials for the Roots of Rock and Roll exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     6
Introduction     7
The Great Band Builders     9
Going On Record     23
Dance Hall Days     35
The Big Broadcast     49
The Rise of the Vocal Groups     63
Honkers, Squawkers, and Bar Walkers     75
Country Roots     95
Out of the Garage     107
The Columbus Senior Musicians Hall of Fame     119
The Columbus Senior Musicians Hall of Fame Inductees     122