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Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records New edition
Author(s): Rob Bowman (Author)
- Publisher: Music Sales
- Publication Date: August 28, 2006
- Edition: New edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 416 pages
- ISBN-10: 0825672848
- ISBN-13: 9780825672842
Book Description
Walk the halls of the famous studio that produced hits for Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, and Booker T. and the MGs. Soulsville, U.S.A. provides the first history of the groundbreaking label along with compelling biographies of the promoters, producers, and performers who made and sold the music. Over 45 photos. Winner of the 1998 ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award. Winner of the ARSC Award for Best Research in Record Labels.
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About the Author
Rob Bowman is professor of ethnomusicology and popular music at York University in Toronto. His liner notes to the Stax Records 10-CD set won him a Grammy in 1996.
