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Upside your head!: rhythm and blues on Central Avenue

1994; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 31; Issue: 09 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5860/choice.31-4831

1943-5975

Johnny Otis,

Music History and Culture

A passionate memoir by legendary bandleader and musician Otis, who recalls the sheer joy and energy of the blues--and the stifling ugliness of racism. During Otis' 50-year career, he encountered, discovered, or performed with every significant figure in the early days of R&B and rock and roll. 75 illus.