Steve Earle: Fearless Heart, Outlaw Poet - Softcover

McGee, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879308427 ISBN 13: 9780879308421

Publisher: Backbeat Books, 2005

Synopsis

This book examines the life and music of Steve Earle, one of the most important and controversial singer-songwriters of our time. Through in-depth interviews with family members, producers, musicians, and with Earle himself, this volume traces Steve's journey from southeast Texas to his debut No. 1 country album, Guitar Town and his descent into drug addiction, and on to his triumphant comeback with Train a-Comin' and his subsequent challenging projects with co-producer Ray Kennedy. Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Peter Rowan, and Norman Blake are among the artists who offer insights into Earle's music.

About this title

About the Author:

David McGee is the senior editor of the recording industry trade publication Pro Sound News, country music editor for barnesandnoble.com, and was an assistant curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. He is a veteran Rolling Stone contributor and is represented in all four editions of the Rolling Stone Album Guide. His album liner notes projects include the 2003 release, "Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: B.B. King," notes for a solo piano album by Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack, and timeline and artist profiles for Sony's 25-CD box set celebrating the 100th anniversary of Columbia Records.

About this edition

• Publisher: Backbeat Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0879308427
• ISBN 13: 9780879308421
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 330