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Earth angels : the short lives and controversial deaths of three R&B pioneers / Steve Bergsman ; foreword by Tom Bialoglow.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bergsman, Steve, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African American singers--Biography.
- African American singers.
- Rhythm and blues music--History and criticism.
- Rhythm and blues music.
- Rhythm and blues musicians--United States--Biography.
- Rhythm and blues musicians.
- Singers--United States--Biography.
- Singers.
- Belvin, Jesse, 1932-1960.
- Belvin, Jesse.
- Guitar Slim, 1926-1959.
- Guitar Slim.
- Ace, Johnny, 1929-1954.
- Ace, Johnny.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (253 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- College Station, Texas : Texas A&M University Press, [2023]
- Summary:
- Earth Angels: The Short Lives and Controversial Deaths of Three R&B Pioneers by Steve Bergsman explores the lives and careers of three influential rhythm and blues artists from the 1950s: Jesse Belvin, Guitar Slim, and Johnny Ace. Despite their significant impact on music and their influence on artists like Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix, these musicians have largely been forgotten due to their untimely deaths. The book delves into their personal stories and contributions to the genre, highlighting their achievements and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Bergsman aims to restore the recognition these artists deserve through meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half-title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part One: Jesse Belvin
- Chapter 1: Dream Girl
- Chapter 2: Earth Angel
- Chapter 3: Goodnight, My Love
- Chapter 4: You Cheated, You Lied
- Chapter 5: Guess Who
- Part Two: Guitar Slim
- Chapter 6: Black Snake Moan
- Chapter 7: Feelin' Sad
- Chapter 8: The Things That I Used to Do
- Chapter 9: If I Had My Life to Live Over
- Part Three: Johnny Ace
- Chapter 10: I Wonder
- Chapter 11: My Song
- Chapter 12: The Clock
- Chapter 13: Saving My Love for You
- Chapter 14: Pledging My Love
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix: Selected R&
- B Hits, 1952-1955
- Discography
- Sources
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781648431265
- OCLC:
- 1441724214
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