Topic: Bukka White, Tom Ashley, Sam McGee

[Cleoma]

I just finished a wonderful book, recommended by Steve James:   "Tom Ashley, Sam McGee, Bukka White: Tennessee Traditional Singers".   I got it from the library, had to order it though, from another town.  Author is Thomas G. Burton.  Not very long, but very readable, prose is not too dry and retains some of the wonder that it ought to have (considering the subject matter), packed with information, some photos, some lyric transcription, and the analysis is not annoying, no pontificating or deconstruction. Published in the early 80s.  An excellent read!!

[pkeane]

Great book -- I read it not long after it came out as my college library had a copy. It's a shame it not more widely known/available.

--Peter

[Stuart]

After being OP for a while, it was reprinted several years ago. Here's the Amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572334347/qid=1151337681/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/002-0357355-5527247?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

[jostber]

This seems like a very interesting read, would like to check it out.