His journey takes him from Jordan Springs, a farming community northwest of Nashville, to Walla Walla, Washington, where he meets his crew, Jasper's Jokers. Then, as the tailgunner of their B-24 Liberator, his destiny leads him to the airfields of the Jolly Rogers and the aerial battlefields of the South Pacific.

Jolly Roger Tailgunner also includes the true-life story of Leaford Bearskin (a Jolly Roger pilot who is appointed Big Chief by his tribe after the war), as well as the interesting account of John Frum, a cargo cult that worships American GIs. There's even a sad-song dedication to the Fat Cat, the group's prized C-47.

The story of Jolly Roger Tailgunner is told by his son, singer/songwriter David Ray Skinner with fifteen original songs that range in style from bluegrass and country to rock and big band, with a little folk and gospel music thrown in.

The CD comes with a 20-page, full-color booklet with pictures and lyrics along with insights to the various stories behind the songs.
Jolly Roger Tailgunner is available for $14.99 (plus $2 for shipping and handling) and can be ordered by sending a check or money order to: Electric Quilt Music / Post Office Box 1314 / Norcross, GA 30091-1314
Electric Quilt Music
Post Office Box 1314 
Norcross, GA 30091-1314 
For more information
skinner@equilt.com
©2008 David Ray Skinner, Electric Quilt Music

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