Earth Angels: The Short Lives and Controversial Deaths of Three R&B Pioneers
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Texas A&M University PressISBN-13:9781648431258ISBN-10:1648431259UPC:9781648431258Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, MusicBook Subcategory:Music, Genres & Styles, Individual Composer & MusicianBook Topic:Soul & R&BSize:8.70 x 6.20 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SCZMWQYRDH
Earth Angels: The Short Lives and Controversial Deaths of Three R&B Pioneers
Recording and performing in the early 1950s, Jesse Belvin, Guitar Slim, and Johnny Ace produced at least thirteen top-25 hits between the three of them. All but forgotten in the annals of rock 'n' roll, these artists have influenced musicians as varied as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and generations of soul singers. Their songs have been covered by artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez,...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Texas A&M University PressISBN-13:9781648431258ISBN-10:1648431259UPC:9781648431258Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, MusicBook Subcategory:Music, Genres & Styles, Individual Composer & MusicianBook Topic:Soul & R&BSize:8.70 x 6.20 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SCZMWQYRDH
STEVE BERGSMAN is a freelance music writer and researcher with articles published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Black Enterprise, and Reuters. He is also the author of I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and coauthor of Chapel of Love: The Story of New Orleans Girl Group the Dixie Cups.
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