The Phoenix Sound: A History of Twang and Rockabilly Music in Arizona

by Jim West

Book Overview

In 1956, a fresh-faced Sanford Clark recorded "The Fool" with guitarist Al Casey at Floyd Ramsey's small Phoenix recording studio. Written by local deejay Lee Hazlewood, the song became a top-ten Billboard hit nationwide and launched a new trailblazing era of Arizona music. Their success paved the way for other Phoenix acts and producers to chart national hits. Grammy-winning audio engineer Jack Miller started out in Ramsey's studio, and Hazlewood...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467118982
• ISBN13: 9781467118989
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.8" x 10.0"