The Rise of the Crooners Gene Austin, Russ

The Rise of the Crooners examines the historical trends and events that led to the emergence of the crooning style. The lives and careers of six pioneers of the style-Bing Crosby, Russ Columbo, Gene Austin, Rudy Vallee, Johnny Marvin, and Nick Lucas-are covered at length.

Frank Hoffmann is a professor of library science at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Editor's Foreword	p. ix
Introduction: The Coming of the Crooners	p. 1
Gene Austin	p. 51
Russ Columbo	p. 85
Bing Crosby	p. 97
Nick Lucas	p. 131
Johnny Marvin	p. 159
Rudy Vallee	p. 185
Discography	p. 217
Filmography	p. 295
Bibliography	p. 303
Index	p. 309
About the Authors	p. 321
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The Rise of the Crooners Gene Austin, Russ Columbo, Bing Crosby, Nick Lucas, Johnny Marvin and Rudy Vallee

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