大象传媒

Mark Lamarr traces the history of redneck music, depicting a rich and proud musical tradition.

1/4. The Big Bang

Mark heads to Bristol, the Tennessee/Virginia border town high in the Appalachian Mountains which many view as the birthplace of country music. It was in this small town on 1 August 1927 that Ralph Peer signed Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family to Victor Records. Over two weeks they recorded The Bristol Sessions which have become known as the 'Big Bang' of country music.