ROOTS of Country Music

Ken Menard

(1895–1973)

Singing cowboy in 1920-30s movies

Image is everything in Hollywood. Few stars were ever as disliked within the business but held in such high regard by fans as Ken Maynard. To never have met Maynard was reportedly a blessing. And despite his innumerable personality shortcomings, no other western star of the period had so many opportunities thrown his way.