On July 17th at 7:00 pm the legacy of Gene Autry will come to life! Holly George-Warren will read from her acclaimed biography, Public Cowboy No.1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry and discuss Autry’s legendary career. The biography is truly fascinating and entertaining. It contains detailed accounts of Autry’s life as well as interesting sections of Gene Autry photographs. Jeanine Basinger of The New York Times said this of George-Warren’s biography:
Johnny Cash called him a major influence, Ringo Starr wanted to be a cowboy like him, and Willie Nelson named a son for him. Public Cowboy No. 1 tells the story of the man who inspired their admiration with a quality worthy of the subject.Gene Autry was a major aspect to the entertainment industry. Autry spent over 70 years involved with film, radio, television, live theater, and rodeo performances. In 1941, Berwyn, Oklahoma became named Gene Autry, Oklahoma. Autry was the author and singer of hundreds of Western cowboy songs and starred in some 91-television productions and completed 93 movies. Gene Autry has often been considered the most popular and celebrated Western film actors in history.
On July 17th film clips will show cinematic highlights of Autry andHollyGeorge-Warren’s husband, singer-songwriter Robert Burke Warren, also known as the popular children’s music artist Uncle Rock, will perform. Robert Burke Warren is a singer and songwriter for both adult and kids music genres. MacKenzie Wilson of the All-Music Guide describes Robert Burke Warren as “A stunning poetic musician”. Robert Burke Warren will perform some of Autry’s greatest hits. Tickets are $5 for Booth Museum members; $10 for not-yet-members. Please join us in remembering this great Western icon!
