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John McCormack was born in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, in 1884. By his late twenties, he was a world-famous opera singer and, at the height of his popularity, was as famous, flamboyant and well-paid as rock stars of today. In this biography, Gordon T. Ledbetter brings together a wealth of biographical detail and visual material, weaving words, images, photographs, letters, playbills and news clippings into a picture of McCormack's fascinating home life and professional career.
Probably one ogf the most famous Irish born performers of the 20th century. Count McCormack's long career - and th eperiod of change in music and recording he lived through was fascinating.
Hardcover, 2003, published by TownHouse, Dublin.
Used, but only very minor edgewear , internally very good.