The one : the life and music of James Brown
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, [2012].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781592406579, 1592406572, 9781592407422 (pbk.)
Physical Desc
455 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 782.421644092 BROWN SMI | Available |
Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 782.42162 BRO SMI | Available |
Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 782.42164 BROWN | Available |
Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | BIOG BROWN | Available |
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, [2012].
Language
English
ISBN
9781592406579, 1592406572, 9781592407422 (pbk.)
UPC
40021086218
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A tribute to the life and achievements of the "Godfather of Soul" covers his unconventional youth in a segregated South, his complicated family life, and his work as a civil rights advocate and entrepreneur.
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The definitive biography of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, with fascinating findings on his life as a Civil Rights activist, an entrepreneur, and the most innovative musician of our time. Playing 350 shows a year at his peak, with more than forty Billboard hits, James Brown was a dazzling showman who transformed American music. His life offstage was just as vibrant, and until now no biographer has delivered a complete profile. This book on interviews with more than 100 people who knew Brown personally or played with him professionally. Using these sources, award-winning writer RJ Smith draws a portrait of a man whose twisted and amazing life helps us to understand the music he made. This book delves deeply into the story of a man who was raised in abject-almost medieval-poverty in the segregated South but grew up to earn (and lose) several fortunes. Covering everything from Brown's unconventional childhood (his aunt ran a bordello), to his role in the Black Power movement, which used 'Say It Loud (I'm Black and Proud)' as its anthem, to his high-profile friendships, to his complicated family life, Smith's meticulous research and sparkling prose blend biography with a cultural history of a pivotal era. At the heart is Brown's musical genius. He had crucial influence as an artist during at least three decades; he inspires pity, awe, and revulsion. As Smith traces the legend's reinvention of funk, soul, R&B, and pop, he gives this history a melody all its own. -- Publisher description
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, R. J. (2012). The one: the life and music of James Brown . Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, R. J., 1959-. 2012. The One: The Life and Music of James Brown. Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, R. J., 1959-. The One: The Life and Music of James Brown Gotham Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Smith, R. J. The One: The Life and Music of James Brown Gotham Books, 2012.
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