Merle Travis: Guitar Man (2016)
Merle Travis took the experiences of his early years growing up in Muhlenberg County, Ky., to the national stage and rode the rising tide of country music’s popularity in the years following World War II. His considerable talents as a singer, songwriter, bandleader, and guitar-picking pioneer still reverberate in the heartbeat of American music today, more than three decades after his passing.
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Cast
- Merle Travis - Himself (archival footage)
- Merle Haggard
- Marty Stuart
- Eddie Pennington
- Thom Bresh
- Ben Hall
Production: KET, Kentucky Educational Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merle Travis: Guitar Man about?
- Merle Travis took the experiences of his early years growing up in Muhlenberg County, Ky., to the national stage and rode the rising tide of country music’s popularity in the years following World War II. His considerable talents as a singer, songwriter, bandleader, and guitar-picking pioneer still reverberate in the heartbeat of American music today, more than three decades after his passing.
- Who stars in Merle Travis: Guitar Man?
- Merle Travis: Guitar Man stars Merle Travis, Merle Haggard, Marty Stuart, Eddie Pennington, Thom Bresh, Ben Hall.
- How long is Merle Travis: Guitar Man?
- Merle Travis: Guitar Man has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Merle Travis: Guitar Man?
- Merle Travis: Guitar Man is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Merle Travis: Guitar Man produced?
- Merle Travis: Guitar Man was produced in United States of America.