Ray Charles: The Birth of Soul
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Book Overview
For a generation of musicians and fans, the late Ray Charles provided the catalyst that fused the previously largely exclusive genres of jazz, blues and gospel music. In an era when jazz and pop music were seemingly poles apart, the impact of Charles music was truly revolutionary in that it brought together these strands and fans for the first time.The critically acclaimed biography traces Ray Charles amazing story from the abject disadvantage of being orphaned, black and blind in the South of the 1930s to the height of international success.With many quotes and exclusive interviews, including several with Ray Charles himself as well as from those who worked with, or were simply influenced by, the man who more than anyone else could truly be called the founding father of soul music.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1846093414
ISBN13:9781846093418
Release Date:May 2007
Publisher:Omnibus Press
Length:404 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Good effort
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is written after Ray's death so it chronicles his entire life. Based mostly on interviews by others and Ray's own autobiography it still gives a good overview. In the back is a great discography. Only thing missing is a little more critique on his personal life. His doings with drugs are not talked about that much and only his way with dealing with bandmembers can be seen as a darker side. Still a good effort and a worthy read.
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