Columbus : The Musical Crossroads

by Meyers, David

• ISBN13: 9780738561530
• ISBN10: 0738561533
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-06
• Publisher: Arcadia Pub

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

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