| The development of honky-tonk music after World War II by musicians in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana marked the beginning of modern country music. The expression “honky tonk” refers to the taverns and beer halls that appeared on the outskirts of Texas oil boomtowns during the Prohibition years (1920-1933). Honky-tonk music is a type of country blues featuring electric guitar, electric pedal steel guitar, bass, and drums. The songs, such as this George Jones composition, reflect the hardships of city life and the breakdown of family, tradition, and religious beliefs. |
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