New Book “THE LEGEND DIES ON: Gary Green & His Outlaw Folk” Unveils the Riveting Life of a Legendary Folksinger

Penny Arcades Press has released the amazing true-life adventures of poet-singer-songwriter Gary Green in the new book, “THE LEGEND DIES ON: Gary Green & His Outlaw Folk.”

Worldwide – July 23, 2024 (USANews.com) –

The late Pete Seeger once said, “Hell, there should be a Ballad of Gary Green,” capturing the essence of Green’s significant contributions to music and activism.

Known as “the outlaw folksinger,” Green created a poetry and music legacy that has left an indelible mark on American culture, earning a place in the California Music Hall of Fame, with his early albums enshrined in the Smithsonian Institution’s Folkways collection. Cited in the Congressional Record of the United States as well as ia special citation from the Governor of Maryland, his life is a testament to the power of music as a tool for social change. An inductee into the California Music Hall of Fame, Green’s work served as a rallying cry for various social move.

But for Gary, “outlaw” was not merely a musical genre; it was a way of life wrapped in “songs powerful enough to get you killed” — quite literally! Targeted by the remnants of the COINTELPRO policy of spying on and disrupting the lives of U.S. citizens, he was driven “underground” for a decade where he continued to taunt authority and was defended (and eventually cleared) by renowned super-attorney William Kunstler with a cadre of celebrity supporters.

Paradoxically, his personal friendships with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and other country music “outlaws” was contrary to his radical hippie image. Performing at rallies for The American Indian Movement, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Black Panther Party, and dozens of labor unions, his southern hillbilly roots music stood out among the usual fare.

From producing the most infamous Bob Dylan album, to creating the impetus for a Paul Newman movie, to his early mentoring of young musicians like Tupac Shakur; Gary Green’s influence and reach is irrefutable.

“THE LEGEND DIES ON: Gary Green & His Outlaw Folk” offers a special edition with photos and lyrics, providing a comprehensive look into the life of a man whose music shaped a generation.

“THE LEGEND DIES ON: Gary Green & His Outlaw Folk” is a story you won’t want to miss, long overdue in being told. Dive into the life of a musical legend whose passion and perseverance in the face of danger continue to inspire.

It’s available from Amazon and other fine booksellers.

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