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Memphis, Birthplace Of Rock And Roll
Dye, Robert W. (2017)

Arcadia Publishing , Charleston (SC), USA
paperback , 128 pages , 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm , 0.311 kg
ISBN-10: 1-4671-2739-6 , ISBN-13: 978-1-4671-2739-4

Category: Reference
Language: English
Description: The music that has been produced in Memphis over the past 100 years is as unique and diverse as the city itself. Growing out of the Mississippi Delta, the Memphis blues have been transported worldwide by such ambassadors as B.B. King and Howlin' Wolf. Rock's first baby steps were taken at the tiny Sun Studio by a group of artists who have inspired generations of musicians to follow in their beat. Soul music found its groove at Stax with a homegrown sound that exploded onto the American music scene. Music producers, including Sam Phillips, Willie Mitchell, Chips Moman, and Jim Stewart, found in Memphis a sound as distinctive as their individual personalities. Each one inspired, motivated, and encouraged their artists and, in doing so, produced a volume of work that has become the sound track of their generation.
Source: book back cover.
The book is filled with black & white photographs of Memphis and musicians (including Elvis), all are captioned and credited. No bibliography, no index.
Source(s): Cover, info and description : ElvisBooks

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