Public Cowboy #1: The Music of Gene Autry

“Gene Autry’s music was always more than something which fed childhood fantasies. It is still more than something which fuels or expresses adult nostalgia. A life-time of writing, performing, and recording music marks Gene Autry as an undeniable influence on his diverse audiences, on the development of Western music, and on the image of the cowboy. Even a performer as important as Autry could be forgotten in time if it were not for a new generation which records his music. We are fortunate that the Riders are of our time and have offered such an instrumental and vocal tribute which stands as a respectful interpretation of Gene Autry’s cowboy classics. Let Riders in the Sky take you on a journey through our collective musical heritage. It is a trip worth taking.” –James H. Nottage