Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
1 online resource. |
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text file |
Series |
Centennial series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University ; number 125
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Centennial series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University ; no. 125.
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Note |
Includes index. |
Contents |
"All shook up": Elvis Presley at the Saddle Club and G. Rollie White Coliseum -- "Unforgettable": Nat King Cole at G. Rollie White Coliseum -- "The man comes around": Johnny Cash at Lakeview Amusement Club -- "Makin' music with my friends": Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic at Texas World Speedway -- "This old porch": Robert Earl Keen, Lyle Lovett, and the Bonfire Benefit Concert at Reed Arena -- "Talk about the passion": R.E.M. at G. Rollie White Coliseum -- "Hey! ho! let's go!": the Ramones at the Parthenon -- "Going 'round the world in a pickup truck": Garth Brooks at Reed Arena -- Tribute: Willie Bennett (1947-2010) -- Tribute: Johnny Lyon (1937-2010) -- Concert vignettes: other notable moments in Bryan-College Station performance -- History. |
Summary |
Believe it or not, Aggieland has witnessed a parade of musical icons over the years, each with an intriguing story attached. Picture a young Elvis Presley entertaining the Corps of Cadets at G. Rollie White Coliseum. Flash forward to the "Committee for Johnny Cash," originated by students after the country singer's post-Bonfire concert was canceled by the A & M administration amid controversy; despite official disapproval, the students brought him to perform off-campus. Revisit the sunbaked Texas World Speedway in the summer of 1974 and Willie Nelson's rowdy Fourth of July Picnic, complete with. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Concerts -- Texas -- College Station -- History -- 20th century.
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Concerts. |
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Texas -- College Station. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
20th century |
Subject |
Concerts -- Texas -- Bryan -- History -- 20th century.
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Texas -- Bryan. |
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Popular music -- Texas -- College Station -- History and criticism.
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Popular music. |
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Popular music -- Texas -- Bryan -- History and criticism.
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Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Clark, Rob, 1973- Live from Aggieland. First edition. College Station : Texas A & M University Press, [2017] 9781623495237 (DLC) 2016038038 |
ISBN |
1623495245 |
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9781623495244 (electronic book) |
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9781623495237 |
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