Where Did Our Love Go?
The Rise and Fall of the Motown Sound
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2007
University of Illinois Press (Verlag)
978-0-252-07498-1 (ISBN)
University of Illinois Press (Verlag)
978-0-252-07498-1 (ISBN)
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Chronicles the phenomenal rise of Motown Records and profiles its famous personalities, including founder Berry Gordy Jr., Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye
Nelson George's chronicle of Motown Records' rise and fall remains a classic account of an essential American music company and its dynamic founder Berry Gordy Jr. Gordy's uncanny instinct for finding extraordinary talent--from performers and musicians to songwriters and producers—packed the label's roster with a who's who of historic artists and hitmakers. Here is the story of the Supremes and superstar Diana Ross, of the towering solo acts Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, of vocal groups led by the Temptations and Four Tops, of the phenomenal Jackson Five and Michael Jackson, and of singer/songwriter and Motown executive Smokey Robinson. Up front about Gordy's manipulative and complex relationships with his artists, George reveals the inner workings of how Motown conducted its business. He also offers portraits of the Funk Brothers and other musicians who played the unforgettable songs.
George's preface shows how Motown influenced a later generation of young artists and music moguls, including R. Kelly, D'Angelo, Sean Combs, and Russell Simmons.
Nelson George's chronicle of Motown Records' rise and fall remains a classic account of an essential American music company and its dynamic founder Berry Gordy Jr. Gordy's uncanny instinct for finding extraordinary talent--from performers and musicians to songwriters and producers—packed the label's roster with a who's who of historic artists and hitmakers. Here is the story of the Supremes and superstar Diana Ross, of the towering solo acts Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, of vocal groups led by the Temptations and Four Tops, of the phenomenal Jackson Five and Michael Jackson, and of singer/songwriter and Motown executive Smokey Robinson. Up front about Gordy's manipulative and complex relationships with his artists, George reveals the inner workings of how Motown conducted its business. He also offers portraits of the Funk Brothers and other musicians who played the unforgettable songs.
George's preface shows how Motown influenced a later generation of young artists and music moguls, including R. Kelly, D'Angelo, Sean Combs, and Russell Simmons.
Nelson George is a film and television producer and the prolific, bestselling author of The Death of Rhythm and Blues, Hip Hop America, Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson, and numerous other books.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.10.2007 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Music in American Life |
| Vorwort | Quincy Jones |
| Zusatzinfo | 52 photographs |
| Verlagsort | Baltimore |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 146 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Jazz / Blues |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-252-07498-X / 025207498X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-252-07498-1 / 9780252074981 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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