- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Omnibus Press; Revised edition edition (4 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846093414
- ISBN-13: 978-1846093418
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 3.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 793,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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. This book traces Ray Charles's 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.
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With a background as a musician on the Sixties rock scene, Mike Evans began writing about popular music in the Seventies as a broadcaster in local radio and freelance writer, his work appearing in Sounds, Cream and as a regular contributor to Melody Maker. He is also the author of books on The Beatles, Elvis Presley and the music scene in New York.
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Good effort
12 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
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.
Still a good effort and a worthy read.
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