Where Dead Voices Gather

by Nick Tosches
Where Dead Voices Gather  
published 2002 by Back Bay Books
binding Paperback
isbn 0316895377   (isbn13: 9780316895378)
pages 320
description Nick Tosches's new book is aptly titled. On the surface a biography of obscure Southern minstrel singer and blackface comedian Emmett Miller (1900-62)...more
date added
02-14-07



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nathan
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05/02/07

bookshelves: currently-reading
recommends it for: music buffs
haven't quite finished this. heavy on historical/discographical info, moments of jaw-dropping lyricism interspersed among the lengthy informational chunks. a worthwhile read for anyone fascinated by the history of the recording industry/pre-war music/minstrelsy/vaudeville/the sea of influence/yadda yadda
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Seth
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07/05/07

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in June, 2007
A really well written (must check out more of Tosches work) about the life of Emmett Miller and more so the history of minstrel men and subsequently the history of American music. I always though Hank Williams wrote Lovesick Blues. Who knew Emmett was his "daddy".
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Joe
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12/25/07

Read in December, 2007
my 2nd read of this one (1st was in 2003), this time taking notes! the best music history book i've ever read. somehow connects rock & roll to homer most convincingly. it's important to hear some emmett miller first, though.
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David
David added it
12/16/07

The best book on modern music I've ever read. (He's wrong about the paucity of black people in Britain pre. the 1950s).
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Stefan
12/30/07

bookshelves: non-fiction
Read in December, 2007
A very moving story about a forgotten life. A life that was essentially over long before death.
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Greg
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08/11/07

Read in December, 2005
Where is Corey Stevens and why can't I get him to return my Emmett Miller CD?
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G
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03/28/08

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Jmc
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04/16/08

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Rob
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09/11/07

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avg rating (all editions): 3.82 (45 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.85 (41 ratings)
number of reviews: 6






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