The Late Great Johnny Ace and Transition from R&B to Rock 'n' Roll (Music in American Life)
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: January 24, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780252069697
Subjects: American studies; Music; Biography / Autobiography; Africa; Composers & Musicians - Rhythm & Blues; Cultural Heritage; History & Criticism - General; People of Color; Music / Rhythm & Blues; Composers & Musicians - General; Genres & Styles - Rock; Genres & Styles - Soul & R&B
First sentence: The personal histories of Johnny Ace and his parents epitomize the history of Memphis itself.