by Charlie Louvin, Benjamin Whitmer
$22.99
Hardcover
Some b&w photos
308 pages
7.75 x 5 inches
ISBN-10: 0062069039
ISBN-13: 9780062069030
Publisher: Harper Collins
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The beautiful and tragic saga of the Louvin Brothers -- one of the most legendary country duos of all time -- is one of America's great untold stories. Charlie Louvin was a good, god-fearing, churchgoing singer, but his brother Ira had the devil in him, and was known for smashing his mandolin to splinters onstage, cussing out Elvis Presley, and trying to strangle his third wife with a telephone cord. Satan is Real is the incredible tale of Charlie Louvin's sixty-five-year career, the timeless murder ballads of the Louvin Brothers, and an epic tale of two brothers bound together by love, hate, alcohol, blood, and music.
“The Louvin Brothers were my favorite when I was young and growing up in the business.” - Dolly Parton
“There was something scary and washed in the blood about the sound of the Louvin Brothers.” - Emmylou Harris
“Charlie... was a true punk, in the best sense of the word.” - Lucinda Williams
“You can't find anybody, I don't think, that was not inspired by them.” - Vince Gill
“One of the pre-eminent brother acts in country music and an inspiration to several generations of rock musicians.” - New York Times
“The most influential harmony team in the history of country music.” - Los Angeles Times
“They influenced everybody.” - Phil Everly
“The Burritos' favorite artists.” - Gram Parsons
“Probably the greatest traditional country duo in history.” - Grove Dictionary of American Music
Born in Henagar, Alabama, Charlie Louvin recorded from 1947 to 1962 with his brother Ira as the Louvin Brothers. In 1955, they became members of the Grand Ole Opry and churned out thirteen hits on the Billboard country chart, including "When I Stop Dreaming," "Cash on the Barrelhead," and "Knoxville Girl." Charlie's solo career began in 1964 with the top five hit "I Don't Love You Anymore," and he followed it with twenty-nine Billboard-charting singles and four Grammy nominations.
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