{"product_id":"delbert-mcclinton-one-of-the-fortunate-few-9781623499310","title":"Delbert McClinton: One of the Fortunate Few","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch has happened with Delbert McClinton since the first edition of \u003ci\u003eDelbert McClinton: One Of The Fortunate Few\u003c\/i\u003e was released in 2017. That year, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e called him \"The Godfather of Americana Music,\" and in 2019, he received the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award. He received a Grammy(R) in 2020 for Best Traditional Blues Album. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new in paper edition includes a new foreword, two new chapters, and several updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Asserts the songwriter's centrality in forging a uniquely Texas blend of blues, country, R\u0026amp;B, and rock.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Austin Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Delbert McClinton's many fans will find \u003ci\u003eOne of the Fortunate Few\u003c\/i\u003e reaffirming, shedding light on a truly selfless, generous soul. Those unfamiliar with Delbert will be instantly drawn to him and will undoubtedly seek out his music and touring schedule. When you realize McClinton was playing at the birth of rock n' roll in the '50s, shared some harmonica tips with John Lennon, and has played just about every kind of American music in every conceivable venue from dives to the world's biggest stages, you can't help but admire this living legend. His story is of endurance, sacrifice, perseverance, and ultimately success in the unforgiving often cruel music business.\"--\u003ci\u003eElmore Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIANA FINLAY HENDRICKS, a Texas Hill Country-based writer has spent her career in journalism and feature writing, focusing on Texas and Southern music and culture. She is a regular contributor to the \u003ci\u003eJournal for Texas Music History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLone Star Music\u003c\/i\u003e, and recently contributed the James McMurtry chapter to \u003ci\u003ePickers and Poets: The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas\u003c\/i\u003e. .\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Texas A\u0026M University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50440145109266,"sku":"9781623499310","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_86696320-74d9-4a03-bbe9-89150be3eb1c.jpg?v=1729657971","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/delbert-mcclinton-one-of-the-fortunate-few-9781623499310","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}