Progressive country : how the 1970s transformed the Texan in popular culture /
Jason Mellard.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource (289 pages) : illustrations
"Published in Cooperation with the William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies, Southern Methodist University."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-261) and index.
Introduction : "Too much ain't enough," or, The Texan in the late twentieth century -- The empire of Texas : Lone Star regionalism sets the stage, 1936-1968 -- Home with the armadillo : Austin's progressive country music scene -- This new cross between Baba Ram Dass and Sam Bass : cosmic cowboydom and the 1970s -- The vanishing Texan : the party of the fathers realigns -- You a real cowboy? : Texas chic in the late seventies -- Conclusion.
9780292754669 (e-book)
Country music--History and criticism.--Texas Country music--Social aspects--History.--Texas Country music--History and criticism.--Texas--Austin--1971-1980