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One thing I would point out about Troutman is that he has written the single best and most well researched book about the history of Hawaiian slide guitar and its influence on American popular music that I've seen. I'm sure you're familiar with it, Ted. If not, this is it uncpress.org/book/97814…
I don't know him at all but I appreciate h…
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One thing I would point out about Troutman is that he has written the single best and most well researched book about the history of Hawaiian slide guitar and its influence on American popular music that I've seen. I'm sure you're familiar with it, Ted. If not, this is it https://uncpress.org/book/9781469659091/kika-kila/
I don't know him at all but I appreciate his work and, like you, don't envy his role in editing and having to make tough decisions in the course of bringing McCormick's book to us. I look forward to getting my copy of it and thanks for your testimony...best...oj