Icons of R&B and Soul: An Encyclopedia of the Artists Who Revolutionized Rhythm (2 volumes Set)

Drawn from a mosaic of influences, including folk, gospel, and blues, R&B represents both everything that came before and nothing that was heard before. This is the music that bridged the gap between audiences and helped, at the very height of racism in America, to dismantle racial barriers. So much of today's music is derived directly from the highly influential and critically important sounds of R&B that without it we would have never known the classic soul of the late '50s and '60s, the glory days of the genre. Similarly, rock n' roll as seen through the eyes of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley would have never evolved without the foundation laid by their R&B predecessors. Through substantial entries on the chief architects and innovators, Icons of R&B and Soul offers a vibrant overview of the music's impact in American culture and how it reflected contemporary society's politics, trends, and social issues.Numerous sidebars highlight Motown, prominent record labels, hit songs, related singers and songwriters, key events, and significant aspects of the music industry. Also included is a list of important print and Web resources, as well as a list of selected recordings. An essential reference for high school and public libraries, this encyclopedia will help students explore the historical and cultural framework of R&B and soul music through the musicians who have come to define the genre. Among the featured: -Ray Charles -Little Richard -Fats Domino & New Orleans R&B -Ruth Brown -Sam Cooke -Etta James -James Brown -Aretha Franklin -The Supremes -Otis Redding -Ike & Tina Turner -Curtis Mayfield -Berry Gordy -Stevie Wonder -Marvin Gaye -Smokey Robinson -The Temptations -Prince Drawn From A Mosaic Of Influences, Including Folk, Gospel, And Blues, R&b Represents Both Everything That Came Before And Nothing That Was Heard Before. This Is The Music That Bridged The Gap Between Audiences And Helped, At The Very Height Of Racism In America, To Dismantle Racial Barriers. So Much Of Today's Music Is Derived Directly From The Highly Influential And Critically Important Sounds Of R&b That Without It We Would Have Never Known The Classic Soul Of The Late '50s And '60s, The Glory Days Of The Genre. Similarly, Rock N' Roll As Seen Through The Eyes Of Bill Haley And Elvis Presley Would Have Never Evolved Without The Foundation Laid By Their R&b Predecessors. Through Substantial Entries On The Chief Architects And Innovators, Icons Of R&b And Soul Offers A Vibrant Overview Of The Music's Impact In American Culture And How It Reflected Contemporary Society's Politics, Trends, And Social Issues. Numerous Sidebars Highlight Motown, Prominent Record Labels, Hit Songs, Related Singers And Songwriters, Key Events, And Significant Aspects Of The Music Industry. Also Included Is A List Of Important Print And Web Resources, As Well As A List Of Selected Recordings. An Essential Reference For High School And Public Libraries, This Encyclopedia Will Help Students Explore The Historical And Cultural Framework Of R&b And Soul Music Through The Musicians Who Have Come To Define The Genre--publisher's Description. V. 1. Ray Charles ; Little Richard ; Fats Domino ; Ruth Brown ; Lavern Baker ; Sam Cooke ; Jackie Wilson ; Etta James ; Ike And Tina Turner ; The Isley Brothers ; James Brown / By Andy Schwartz ; Curtis Mayfield -- V. 2. Smokey Robinson And The Miracles ; The Temptations ; The Supremes ; Stevie Wonder / By Jesse Jarnow ; Marvin Gaye ; Dusty Springfield ; Aretha Franklin ; Otis Redding ; Sly And The Family Stone ; George Clinton ; Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, And Thom Bell ; Prince / By Jesse Jarnow. Bob Gulla. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [501]-509) And Index. Drawn from a mosaic of influences, including folk, gospel, and blues, R&B represents both everything that came before and nothing that was heard before. This is the music that bridged the gap between audiences and helped, at the very height of racism in America, to dismantle racial barriers. So much of today's music is derived directly from the highly influential and critically important sounds of R&B that without it we would have never known the classic soul of the late '50s and '60s, the glory days of the genre. Similarly, rock n' roll as seen through the eyes of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley would have never evolved without the foundation laid by their R&B predecessors. Through substantial entries on the chief architects and innovators, Icons of R&B and Soul offers a vibrant overview of the music's impact in American culture and how it reflected contemporary society's politics, trends, and social issues. Numerous sidebars highlight Motown, prominent record labels, hit songs, related singers and songwriters, key events, and significant aspects of the music industry. Also included is a list of important print and Web resources, as well as a list of selected recordings. An essential reference for high school and public libraries, this encyclopedia will help students explore the historical and cultural framework of R&B and soul music through the musicians who have come to define the genre. Among the featured: -Ray Charles -Little Richard -Fats Domino & New Orleans R&B -Ruth Brown -Sam Cooke -Etta James -James Brown -Aretha Franklin -The Supremes -Otis Redding -Ike & Tina Turner -Curtis Mayfield -Berry Gordy -Stevie Wonder -Marvin Gaye -Smokey Robinson -The Temptations -Prince "Drawn from a mosaic of influences, including folk, gospel, and blues, R & B represents both everything that came before and nothing that was heard before. This is the music that bridged the gap between audiences and helped, at the very height of racism in America, to dismantle racial barriers. So much of today's music is derived directly from the highly influential and critically important sounds of R & B that without it we would have never known the classic soul of the late '50s and '60s, the glory days of the genre. Similarly, rock n' roll as seen through the eyes of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley would have never evolved without the foundation laid by their R & B predecessors. Through substantial entries on the chief architects and innovators, Icons of R & B and Soul offers a vibrant overview of the music's impact in American culture and how it reflected contemporary society's politics, trends, and social issues. Numerous sidebars highlight Motown, prominent record labels, hit songs, related singers and songwriters, key events, and significant aspects of the music industry. Also included is a list of important print and Web resources, as well as a list of selected recordings. An essential reference for high school and public libraries, this encyclopedia will help students explore the historical and cultural framework of R & B and soul music through the musicians who have come to define the genre"--Publisher's description Contents......Page 6 List of Photos......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 R&B and Soul Timeline......Page 18 Volume 1......Page 4 Ray Charles......Page 26 Little Richard......Page 52 Fats Domino......Page 72 Ruth Brown......Page 94 LaVern Baker......Page 116 Sam Cooke......Page 132 Jackie Wilson......Page 154 Etta James......Page 172 Ike and Tina Turner......Page 192 The Isley Brothers......Page 216 James Brown, by Andy Schwartz......Page 236 Curtis Mayfield......Page 258 Volume 2......Page 276 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles......Page 290 The Temptations......Page 308 The Supremes......Page 330 Stevie Wonder, by Jesse Jarnow......Page 350 Marvin Gaye......Page 370 Dusty Springfield......Page 396 Aretha Franklin......Page 418 Otis Redding......Page 436 Sly and the Family Stone......Page 458 George Clinton......Page 480 Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell......Page 500 Prince, by Jesse Jarnow......Page 522 Bibliography......Page 542 Index......Page 552