Traveling the High Way Home: Ralph Stanley and the World of Traditional Bluegrass Music

by John Wright 2

'A very enjoyable book...makes you feel that you are listening to the persons Wright interviewed talk about treasured memories.' -- Suzanne Denison, Bluegrass Breakdown

Genres: Music, Biography, Nonfiction

273 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1993

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Reviews

[Randy Crouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like Ralph Stanley, you'll like this book and who doesn't like Ralph Stanley. A good history of a true ambassador of Old Time mountain music. A remarkable chronicle of a remarkable career of a humble and talented musician.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wright's opening overview of the first four decades of Ralph's career is brief but nearly perfect. The following oral history-styled interviews are only occasionally revelatory but essential for fans.

[Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting stories and perspective on bluegrass music.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting to learn how and where musicians got there gigs.