The history of rhythm and blues is uniquely documented and illustrated from primary source materials in the critically acclaimed First Pressings series of books. Each volume provides a month-by-month account of the key articles, news stories, feature columns, and record releases in a given year during the music's most vital and musically active era. Hundreds of authentic illustrations include reproductions of vintage record company ads and artist publicity photos. A comprehensive index enables readers to locate specific mentions of record artists, disk jockeys, and talent managers, as well as music companies, nightclubs, theatres, and radio stations which helped promote R&B into the American cultural mainstream. Trace the month-by-month activities of artists like the Coasters, Little Richard, Otis Rush, Screamin? Jay Hawkins, the Five Keys, Junior Parker, Frankie Lymon, Billy Ward and hundreds more.
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You find yourself glued to the pages [tracing] virtually the whole history of recorded R&B and later rock'n'roll -- Andy Grigg, Westcoast Blues Review
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This review is from: First Pressings: The History of Rhythm & Blues : 1954 (Paperback)
Excellent overview of the R&B scene in 1954. Selected articles give insight into the machinations behind the R&B and Spiritual recording industry and tours. Monthly lists show what was on the market at that time and when and where these recordings first broke loose.
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