Music Everywhere: The Rock And Roll Roots Of A Southern Town

Many American college towns have their own story to tell when it comes to their rock and roll roots, but the story of Gainesville, Florida is unique: dozens of resident musicians launched into national prominence, eight inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a steady stream of major acts rolling through on a regular basis. From Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to Stephen Stills and the Eagles' Don Felder and Bernie Leadon, Gainesville cultivated some of the most celebrated musicians and songwriters of the time. Marty Jourard, a member of the chart-topping band the Motels, delves into the individual stories of the musicians, businesses and promoters that helped foster innovative, professional music and a vibrant creative atmosphere during the mid-sixties and seventies.

• | Author: Marty Jourard
• | Publisher: University Press Of Florida
• | Publication Date: Apr 26, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 224 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/History
• | ISBN-10: 0813062586
• | ISBN-13: 9780813062587