From the pioneering string bands and old-time banjo maestros to country music’s first superstar Jimmie Rodgers, this Rough Guide features many of the trailblazing artists who paved the way for the country music explosion to come.

Featuring other great names in early country music including The Carter Family and Uncle Dave Macon. Includes classic tracks from the legendary Bristol sessions in 1927 – country music’s big bang. The perfect overview of the many different styles and key performers of early country music on one album, it has been lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques.

From the pioneering string bands and old-time banjo maestros to country music’s first superstar Jimmie Rodgers, this Rough Guide features many of the trailblazing artists who paved the way for the country music explosion to come. Featuring other great names in early country music including The Carter Family and Uncle Dave Macon. Includes classic tracks from the legendary Bristol sessions in 1927 – country music’s big bang. The perfect overview of the many different styles and key performers of early country music on one album, it has been lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques.