The death of rhythm & blues
By: Nelson George.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 1988
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
Subjects: African Americans -- Music -- History and criticism; Popular music -- United States -- History and criticism; Music trade -- United States
Other titles: Death of rhythm and blues.
Description: Examines the changing sound of rhythm and blues, from the electrifying music of such greats as Chuck Berry and Aretha Franklin to current mainstream names like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, and explores the reasons for this radical shift.