Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry
by Holly George-Warren
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Author: Holly George-WarrenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-05
ISBN: 0195372670
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Review: Well Researched Bio of the First Singing Cowboy
Summary: 5 Stars
This long, well researched bio deserves extra praise for a complete filmography, a listing of every recording session (including who played and produced) and scores of pictures. Though the author is obviously a fan of Gene's, she doesn't shy aware from mentioning his frequent infidelities and alcoholism along with his generosity, loyalty, business acumen and talent. It was great to learn that the Autry-Rogers feud was a myth, that Gene was an early fan of Rudy Vallee and that he started his professional career recording Jimmy Rogers covers. This a must read for anyone interested in Gene or the cowboy as pop icon, and a great read for anyone who is a fan of good biography.
Summary of Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry
The only performer to earn 5 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Gene Autry was the singing cowboy king of American entertainment. Now, in Public Cowboy No.1, Holly George-Warren offers the first serious biography of this singular individual, in a fascinating narrative that traces Autry's climb from small-town farm boy to multimillionaire. Here for the first time Autry the legend becomes a flesh-and-blood man--with all the passions, triumphs, and tragedies of a flawed icon. George-Warren recounts stories never before told, including revelations about Autry's impoverished boyhood, his adventures as an up-and-coming singer, and the impact his unbelievable success had on his personal life. The book provides equally colorful details of Autry's lengthy radio and recording career, which included such classics as "Back in the Saddle Again" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"; his movie career, where he breathed new life into the Western genre; and his role in early television. And along the way, we see how he invested shrewdly in radio, real-estate, and television, becoming the only entertainer listed among 1990's Fortune 400. Based on exclusive access to Gene Autry's personal papers, as well as interviews with more than 100 relatives, employees, colleagues, and friends, this engaging biography brings to life a major Hollywood star--a man who, more than anyone else, put Western music and style on the American cultural map.Performing Arts Books
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