Something in the Water : A History of Music in Macon, Georgia, 1823-1980 / Ben Wynne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wynne, Ben, 1961- author.

Series:

Music and the American South.

Music and the American South Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Georgia--Macon--History and criticism.

Music.

Popular music--Georgia--Macon--History and criticism.

Popular music.

Musicians--Georgia--Macon.

Musicians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (349 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Macon, Georgia : Mercer University Press, [2021]

Summary:

This book provides a meticulously researched and detailed history of the rich musical heritage of Macon, Georgia, spanning from 1823 to 1980. It explores the city's contributions to numerous musical genres, including minstrel, gospel, blues, soul, rock, and hip-hop, while highlighting the lives and careers of iconic artists such as Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding, and The Allman Brothers Band. The author, Ben Wynne, delves into the cultural, social, and historical significance of Macon's musical evolution and its impact on American music as a whole. Intended for music enthusiasts, historians, and audiophiles, the book celebrates Macon's enduring influence on the nation's musical landscape. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Introduction

Sounds along the Frontier, 1824-1865

Minstrel Shows, Music Schools, the Grand Opera House and the Douglass Theatre, 1865-1920

The Jazz Age, Big Bands, and Beyond, 1920-1945

Post-War R&B, Little Richard, and James Brown, 1945-1960

Otis Redding, 1960-1970

Capricorn, 1970-1980

Epilogue.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Wynne, Ben Something in the Water

ISBN:

9780881468397

OCLC:

1482263335