Movie Description
Merle Travis: Guitar Man
(2016)Overview
Merle Travis took the experiences of his early years growing up in Muhlenberg County, Ky., to the national stage and rode the rising tide of country music’s popularity in the years following World War II. His considerable talents as a singer, songwriter, bandleader, and guitar-picking pioneer still reverberate in the heartbeat of American music today, more than three decades after his passing.
Featured Crew
Cast
Himself (archival footage)
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Facts
Original TitleMerle Travis: Guitar Man
Status Released
Release Information
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2016-02-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 57m
Homepagehttps://www.ket.org/program/kentucky-muse/merle-travis-guitar-man-34328/
Production CompaniesKET,Kentucky Educational Television
Genres
- Music
- Documentary
