BEFORE ELVIS: The African American Musicians Who Made The King
Examines the lives, music, and legacies of the four innovative Black artists who created a style that would come to be known as Rock 'n' Roll. Delves into the injustices of copyright theft and media segregation that resulted in Black artists living in poverty, as white performers, managers, and producers reaped the lucrative rewards. Photos.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 299
Publisher: Grand Central
ISBN: 9780306833083
Item #: 9372415