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The Da Capo Book of American Singing Groups: A History, 1940-1990
Jay Warner
Paperback. Da Capo Press 2000-04.
ISBN 9780306809231
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Publisher description
A one-of-a-kind guide to the great American singing groups from the Andrews
Sisters to the New Kids on the Block.. }Here is the definitive history of pop
and rock vocal groups: from the Ink Spots and the Modernaires of the 1940s, the
Coasters and the Platters of the 1950s, the Chiffons and the Shangri-Las of the
1960s, to the Pointer Sisters, the Jackson 5, and En Vogue of the 1970s and
beyond. Singing groups were crucial in shaping todays pop music, and this book
entertainingly and authoritatively tells the story of more than 350 classic
acts spanning five decades. Each entry is packed with facts about the groups
career, key members, and musical impact. With extensive discographies and rare
photos, this giant reference book is a browsers delight, filled with musical
lore that will appeal to casual fans and to serious collectors and aficionados
alike. } Tells the story of more than 350 classic groups spanning five decades. Each
entry is packed with facts about the group's career, key members, and musical
impact. With extensive discographies and rare photographs, this reference is
aimed at both the vocal group fan and record collector.
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