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About the Author
Michael D. Doubler is the great-grandson of Uncle Dave Macon. His books include Closing with the Enemy: How GIs Fought the War in Europe, 1944-1945 and Civilian in Peace, Soldier in War: The Army National Guard, 1636-2000.
Reviews
"Doubler does a wonderful job of telling Uncle Dave Macon's story in a way that is interesting, entertaining, informative, and enjoyable." --Bluegrass Unlimited
"Providing deep insights into Uncle Dave Macon, his family, and his music, this important biography traces the life of a pioneering American musician whose career spanned vaudeville, radio, recording, and film. Essential reading for anyone interested in American entertainment."--John W. Rumble, Senior Historian, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
"Drawing skillfully on historical research and family lore, Doubler reveals the many sides of Uncle Dave Macon-performer, recording artist, star of the Grand Ole Opry, mentor, husband, and father. This is an affectionate and absorbing account of a profoundly important early country musician."--Tony Russell, author of Country Music Originals: The Legends and the Lost
"Dixie Dewdrop is a valuable book, one that country music historians and Uncle Dave's many fans will welcome." --ARSC Journal
"Michael D. Doubler has given us a rich and highly nuanced portrait of the complex, highly gifted man who helped put country music on the map. As Macon's great-grandson, Doubler was able to draw on family archives and reminiscences that might otherwise be unavailable, and his excellent writing skills have allowed him to weave this material together into a compelling and entertaining narrative. " --Journal of Folklore Research
"An eminently readable chronicle." --Rambles.Net
Book Information
ISBN 9780252083655
Author Michael D. Doubler
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint University of Illinois Press
Publisher University of Illinois Press
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 23mm