Born into poverty in Mississippi at the close of the nineteenth
century, Charley Patton and Jimmie Rodgers established themselves among
the most influential musicians of their era. In Tune tells the story of
the parallel careers of these two pioneering recording artists -- one
white, one black -- who moved beyond their humble origins to change the
face of American music.
At a time when segregation formed
impassable lines of demarcation in most areas of southern life, music
transcended racial boundaries. Jimmie Rodgers and Charley Patton drew
inspiration from musical traditions on both sides of the racial divide,
and their songs about hard lives, raising hell, and the hope of better
days ahead spoke to white and black audiences alike. Their music
reflected the era in which they lived but evoked a range of timeless
human emotions. As the invention of the phonograph disseminated
traditional forms of music to a wider audience, Jimmie Rodgers gained
fame as the "Father of Country Music," while Patton's work eventually
earned him the title "King of the Delta Blues."
Patton and
Rodgers both died young, leaving behind a relatively small number of
recordings. Though neither remains well known to mainstream audiences,
the impact of their contributions echoes in the songs of today. The
first book to compare the careers of these two musicians, In Tune is a
vital addition to the history of American music.
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