Unassuming late guitarist Paul Yandell described hisĀ careerĀ not asĀ one of celebrity but asĀ sideman, the musician that audiences hearĀ whileĀ they're focused on the star.Ā From his humble beginnings as a poor Kentucky farm boyĀ learning to play to taking the stage atĀ the Grand Ole Opry,Ā he ultimately gained the trust and confidence of two of Americaās finest musicians, Jerry Reed and the incomparable Chet Atkins. CompiledĀ from personal correspondence and interviews, Paul'sĀ online posts,Ā and family members, a lifetimeĀ in theĀ music business is recounted, from breaking in with the Louvin Brothers in the 1950s to his 25-year association with "Mr. Guitar" Chet Atkins, to his lastĀ recording in 2006. Along the way, PaulĀ provides a wealthĀ of information and history aboutĀ guitar modification, gear and gadgets, andĀ the people and personalities ofĀ country music's golden era in theĀ second half of the 20th century.
This book title, Paul Yandell, Second to the Best (A Sideman's Chronicle), ISBN: 9780764350481, by Norm Van Maastricht, published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (August 28, 2016) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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