Born in maggie valley, north carolina, he grew up, lived, and died in the rural areas around maggie valley and nearby cocke county, tennessee. He wrote a selfpublished autobiographical guide to moonshining production, selfproduced a home video. Starring the infamous marvin popcorn sutton, the documentary follows sutton. Daughter says independence likely led to moonshiners suicide. Federal affidavit in the case of moonshiner marvin popcorn. Pamphlet lambastes marvin popcorn sutton s persecutors.
Marvin committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning on march 16, 2009 before having to report to federal prison. Popcorn sutton was an american appalachian bootlegger and moonshiner. Popcorn sutton moonshine book me and my likker rev ed. In 1999 prior to his life being featured in the show, mr. Box, maggie valley, nc ya, ive checked amazon and barnes and noble several times and they never have stock.
In 1999, marvin popcorn sutton published me and my likker, an autobiography and guide to moonshine production. Me and my likker by popcorn sutton revised edition pdf. So many people have sent me messages about blood lines that i keep my big book o sutton right next to my desk. He built his moonshine stills up on a wooded hill inside his cluttered cabin. Popcorn sutton me and my likker online book download 35. Sutton, a gritty, spirited fellow, first learned how to concoct illegal alcohol from his father, whose scotsirish ancestors had been avid distillers in keeping with their cultural tradition. Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian. The infamy of popcorn sutton in 1999 he published his own autobiography entitled me and my likker.
Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make, later recut and renamed the last one, captures the twilight of moonshine culture. Me and my likker the true story of mountain moonshiner popcorn sutton, volume 1 awesome book. Popcorn sutton bonus footage from feature film a hell of. Me and my likker 1998 awesome documentary on popcorn. In popcorn suttons book, me and my likker he makes reference several times to a basic moonshine recipe with a few different variations that he used when he was puttin up a barrel of beer.
The original edition of me and my likker like popcorn sutton s other products has been much soughtafter, but only sporadically available. Popcorn sutton is quite living legend in the mountains of east tennessee and western north carolina because of his centuries old trade. Federal affidavit in the case of moonshiner marvin. Marvin popcorn sutton may have been a hillbilly but he was also an. In his book, marvin popcorn sutton, mentioned a basic moonshine recipe with a few different variations. Popcorn is an authentic moonshine distiller and builder of the still on which to run the brew.
Me and my likker by popcorn sutton revised edition popcorn sutton is quite a living legend in the mountains of east tennessee and western north carolina because of his centuriesold trade. Marvin popcorn sutton was the embodiment of moonshiners of long. Daddy moonshine the story of marvin popcorn sutton daddy moonshine the story of marvin popcorn sutton. Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american.
Popcorn took his life on march 16, 2009 at his home in parrottsville, tn before having to report to prison later that week. Marvin popcorn sutton, a famed moonshiner, was hounded to his death by agents of the federal government. This didnt stop him though from producing what he referred to as the best likker around. This rare portrait of an infamous appalachian moonshiner is a mustread for anyone interested in the fascinating world of bootlegging. Me and my likker the true story of a mountain moonshiner popcorn.
Both women claim to have inherited the rights to popcorn sutton s selfpublished book, me and my likker. Pamphlet lambastes marvin popcorn suttons persecutors. Sep 10, 2015 most of my correspondents want to acquire a copy of his now outrageously priced, if you can find it at all book that carries the same name but a substantially higher price tag than my pamphlet, me and my likker. Sutton carried on the family legacy in cocke county, tenn. Me and my likker by popcorn sutton, september 9, 1999, shockwave edition, spiralbound. He was ordered to report to federal prison friday to serve an 18month sentence. Marvin got his nickname popcorn, during a baroom encounter with a pool cue and a popcorn machine, per his friends. Me and my likker 1998 awesome documentary on popcorn sutton the grandaddy of moonshiners and the last of a dying breed. Sutton published me and my likker in 1999, a biography set to become a multipart series.
He was the author of me and my likker, an autobiography and textbook on how to make moonshine. Me and my likker the true story of a mountain moonshiner popcorn sutton, volume 1 by popcorn marvin sutton me and my likker is the story of the notorious moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton. On october 5, 1946, marvin popcorn sutton, notorious moonshiner and cultural icon, was born in maggie valley. Popcorn sutton biography facts, childhood, family life. Because of the nature of the business, moonshiners are not typically renowned. Regina sutton chennault, daughter of popcorn sutton, had filed the lawsuit again pamela sutton, popcorn suttons widow, last august in u. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. He was larger than life and answered only to himself. The true story of legendary moonshiner popcorn sutton popcorn sutton on. Soon after, he was featured in a documentary this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make later recut as the last one, which he sold out of a north carolina junk shop. By marvin popcorn sutton, ernestine upchurch contributor.
Knoxvillea legal battle over marvin popcorn suttons book me and my likker has moved from alaska to u. The true story of a mountain moonshiner by popcorn sutton. The true story of the notorious and legendary moonshiner popcorn sutton. Sky sutton, who lives in massachusetts, had not seen her father since she was two years old. This is an auction for the east tennessee legend moonshiner marvin popcorn suttons revised edition me and my likker 2 signed by himself. Me and my likker, by popcorn sutton homemade whiskey, appalachian people. He wrote a paperback called me and my likker and recorded videos on. Sutton published me and my likker, a rambling, obscene and often hilarious account of his life in the trade. Marvin popcorn sutton 19462009 find a grave memorial. Jan 17, 2017 available spring 2020 the moonshiner popcorn sutton hardcover book the muchanticipated, definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with color photography, exclusive interviews, historical. Dec 29, 2018 the other daughter, known as sky sutton, wrote her book entitled daddy moonshine. Mar 17, 2008 legendary moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton, 61, of haywood county was arrested and charged with making moonshine in march 2008. Marvin popcorn suttons bootlegging ways were out of step with the law. In popcorn sutton s book, me and my likker he makes reference several times to a basic moonshine recipe with a few different variations that he used when he was puttin up a barrel of beer.
When i was introduced to marvin popcorn sutton via a newspaper article, i was. Most of my correspondents want to acquire a copy of his now outrageously priced, if you can find it at all book that carries the same name but a substantially higher price tag than my pamphlet, me and my likker. If you want the tape, book or pictures, then use the above listed address. We can probably get this title but the price is subject to change. On the whole, and it first glance, it appeared to be a pretty basic southeastern recipe so i thought id give it a whirl and see whats what. He lived life the way he wanted to and went out the way he chose to with no apologies. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie. Sutton then wrote a selfpublished autobiography and guide to moonshine production called me and my likker, and began selling copies of it in 1999 out of his junk shop in maggie valley.
In me and my likker, renowned moonshinemaker and manufacturer of whiskey stills popcorn sutton of maggie valley, north carolina, tells his lifes story and describes his profession and personal philosophy. Among the guys featured in the show, a great appalachian bootlegger named marvin popcorn sutton had the limelight. This rare portrait of an infamous appalachian moonshiner is a mustread. He wrote a selfpublished autobiographical guide to moonshine production, and selfproduced a home video. This is an auction for the east tennessee legend moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton s revised edition me and my likker 2 signed by himself. Popcorn had a smart mouth and made some lewd signs depicted in the photos that he sent to me. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc. A collectible tribute done into type and printed letterpress.
He was born in maggie valley, north carolina in the united states of america. Me and my likker, by popcorn sutton mitchells publications. Me and my likker the true story of a mountain moonshiner popcorn sutton, volume 1 9781450733380 by popcorn marvin sutton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Popcorn sutton book barnes and noble popcorn sutton inti. Popcorn sutton me and my likker pdf me and my likker by popcorn sutton, september 9, shockwave edition, spiralbound. The true story of a mountain moonshiner paperback by marvin popcorn sutton, ernestine upchurch contributor. He faces three charges related to the manufacture and. Me and my likker is the story of the notorious moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton. A great look at the real america and the backbone of this country. And it was shortly after our marriage we met popcorn. Regina sutton chennault, daughter of the late marvin popcorn sutton, has filed a federal lawsuit against pamela sutton, who married the moonshiner in 2007. I peeked in the book which has some holes of info but is still a great book and found an anglela born about 1957 and one born in 1960. Popcorn sutton, moonshiner and colorful character nc dncr.
Legendary moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton, 61, of haywood county was arrested and charged with making moonshine in march 2008. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Regardless of my own terrible experiences with moonshine, its production is fascinating, and its history largely misunderstood. Full sail, vsp, golden alestemmed beer glasses set of 6. A deleted scene from the documentary popcorn sutton a hell of a life. Sutton then wrote a selfpublished autobiography and guide to moonshine production called me and my likker. Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian moonshiner originally from maggie valley, north carolina. Moonshine legend popcorn sutton me and my likker 2. Popcorn suttons home moonshine heritage exploring the.
He was proud of his moonshine and wasnt afraid to talk about his way of life. Prior to sutton s death on march 16, 2009, he completed a revised edition. Me and my likker popcorn sutton the true story of a mountain moonshiner book. The original edition of me and my likker like popcorn suttons other products has been much soughtafter, but only sporadically available. One of a limited number of copies signed by the author before his death. Popcorn sutton me and my likker book revised edition moonshine legend. Popcorn sutton is the most famous of modern moonshiners. Popcorn sutton was an american appalachian bootlegger and moonshiner, who gained notoriety through illegal trade. Me and my likker september 9, 1999 edition open library. Marvin popcorn sutton lived life on his own terms and in death he denied the federal revenuers the opportunity to lock him up. Me and my likker by popcorn sutton, september 9, 1999, shockwave edition, spiralbound me and my likker september 9, 1999 edition open library. Include your address so i know where to send it and allow up to 2 weeks for delivery. Popcorn sutton book barnes and noble popcorn sutton.
Well, he didnt drive a swell car and he didnt belong to some fancy country club, and he didnt hobnob with the rich and mighty. Please make check payable to sky sutton and mail to. Marvin popcorn sutton was one of the last real moonshine runners in the us. My husband and i were married in maggie valley in 1997. Me and my likker, by popcorn sutton homemade whiskey, appalachian. Sutton, who authored a book about his life, me and my likker, pleaded guilty in april to illegally producing distilled spirits and being a felon in possession of a handgun. Me and my likker is the story of the notorious moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton this rare portrait of an infamous appalachian moonshiner is a mustread for anyone interested in the fascinating world of bootlegging download me and my likker the true story of a mountain moo pdf read online me and my likker the true story of a mountain.
Sutton published me and my likker, an anecdote of his life and moonshining practices. In the 1960s or 1970s, sutton was given the nickname of popcorn after his. In suttons book me and my likker published in 1999 he describes his moonshine recipe. Popcorn sutton me and my likker online book download zip. This the recipe from his book me and my likker so yes this is a real recipe but the instructions are wrong but the recipe and the no yeast are 100 percent correct. Written by popcorn in his own words along with a little help from a great woman. Starring the infamous marvin popcorn sutton, the documentary follows sutton through the entire process, and records his reflections on a life. He began selling the copies from his junk shop in maggie valley. Jul 22, 2012 marvin popcorn sutton was one of the last real moonshine runners in the us.
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