The authors trace the life of this seminal recording artist from his childhood to the crest of his fame in New York where he worked for Edison, Victor, and other record labels. The appendixes provide a wealth of detailed information on this great artist as well as the early recording industry. They include ratings of pioneer era recording artists, a Billy Murray discography, an analysis and commentary on selected recordings, and listings of archives and private collections specializing in Billy Murray and acoustic era recordings.
- ISBN10 0810831058
- ISBN13 9780810831056
- Publish Date 20 February 1997
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Scarecrow Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 432
- Language English