[Harp-L] Wayne Raney Book

[Michael Easton <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Pete Sheridan asked me to post this for him.  It is a new book he  
just completed. Also information about
his other harp and gear related books below.
You can email him directly for information.

mike


"Wayne Raney - That Hillbilly Boogie Boy, Country Crooner, And Born- 
Again Gospel Guy
With The Talking Harmonica" by Pete Sheridan

The musical life and times of one of the first white harmonica  
players to gain widespread popularity playing in the cross harp  
style. Wayne's struggles to overcome his serious physical problems  
and the history of his performing and recording years with Lonnie  
Glosson and the Delmore Brothers, as well as his solo career, is  
covered in detail. Also includes a comprehensive 3-part discography  
covering Wayne's singles, EPs, LPs, CDs, and Cassettes, plus examples  
of vintage trade advertisements from the William Kratt Company, the  
manufacturer of Wayne's famous "Talking Harmonica". Additional  
sections feature reproductions of record labels, LP album covers, EP  
record sleeves, and promotional material, plus numerous recent  
professionally taken photos of that "Talking Harmonica".

Price is $27 for USA addresses, $35 for overseas, including Shipping  
and Handling.

Send prepaid orders to:  Pete Sheridan, P. O. Box 33, State College,  
PA 16804 USA

Additional books by Pete of interest to harp players can be found at  
www.petesheridan.net

Inquiries about availability of other harp related materials listed  
on the site should be addressed to Pete at:  the_jukester@xxxxxxxx,  
with an underline between "the" and "jukester"