University of Illinois Press

4 stars. Riding the airwaves through the history of Nashville's premier radio station — MOJO More…

In his second book, Edward Comentale revisits and reconceptualizes some obscure portions of American popular music. . . .It aptly highlights the dynamics opposing mainstream culture and regional... — The Journal of American Culture More…

An excellent analysis of Rose Maddox, Patsy Montana, and Kitty Wells, among others, and their innovative ways of negotiating an industry that hemmed them in as cowgirls or honkytonk angels — No Depression More…

An important book in that it weaves together bluegrass music, the changing demographics of the music, the development of the music industry, and the evolving economic elements of staging events... — Journal of American Folklore More…

Bluegrass Generation: A Memoir is well worth the read. Rosenberg's style is fluid, clear, and reader-friendly; it is detailed without being stuffy, interesting without being narrow, and factual... — Banjo Newsletter More…

A nostalgic, trivia-laden book that looks at the early years of rock 'n' roll and the societal context in which it was formed. . . . A fine compendium on the subject, certain to make misty-eyed... — Booklist More…

One of the great achievements of Whiteis' writing is that he's managed to imbue the autobiography with a clear sense of her voice. Throughout the book it's very easy to hear LaSalle speaking... — Living Blues More…