Archive for December, 2008

Faron Young and Marty Robbins newsletter — 24 December 2008

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

MARTY ROBBINS IN HIS DRINKING DAYS
Those who knew the teetotaler Marty Robbins might be surprised to hear this story. It comes from a transcript of a 1981 interview, and the incident probably happened in 1949 or 1950. “I’ve drunk as many as 24 bottles of beer between nine and one at night,” Marty told interviewer Bob Allen. “People are always buying you drinks when you play those clubs.” (more…)

Faron Young and Marty Robbins newsletter — 10 December 2008

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

This periodic newsletter commemorates the lives of Faron Young and Marty Robbins. Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story was published last year by the University of Illinois Press, and I’m currently writing Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins. This week marks the anniversary of the deaths of these great entertainers–Marty 26 years ago Monday and Faron 12 years ago today.

GEORGE JONES AND THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
The Washington Post article about George Jones and the Kennedy Center Honors included mention of having his head pounded against a concrete floor by Faron Young. I didn’t think George would say that and I knew of only two sources–my book and the person who told me the story, Lloyd Green. Near the end of the article was a quote from Lloyd, so then I knew he had been interviewed by the reporter. (more…)