Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins

by Diane Diekman

Book Overview

Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins is the first biography of this legendary country music artist and NASCAR driver who scored sixteen number-one hits and two Grammy awards. Yet even with fame and fortune, Marty Robbins always yearned for more.

Drawing from personal interviews and in-depth research, biographer Diane Diekman explains how Robbins saw himself as a drifter, a man always searching for self-fulfillment...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252081250
• ISBN13: 9780252081255
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Multi-Telented Marty Robbins

Marty Robbins overcame a difficult childhood and an uphill struggle in the music business. I am impressed with his fine voice and musicianship and the many songs he wrote. Impressive in these times, he stayed married to his only wife throughout his lifetime. He treated his fans with respect and humility. His career as a race car driver does not interest me; however, he was successful at it.