First Ladies of Disco

32 Stars Discuss the Era and Their Singing Careers

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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The female vocalists who pioneered the disco genre in the '70s and early '80s were an extraordinarily talented group who dazzled the world with an exciting blend of elegance, soulful passion and gutsy fire. In this book of original interviews, 32 of these women tell their stories, explaining how they view their music, careers, connection to gay audiences, and their places in dance music history.Interviewed artists include: The Andrea True Connection; Claudja Barry; Pattie Brooks; Miquel Brown; Linda Clifford; Carol Douglas; Yvonne Elliman; Rochelle Fleming (First Choice); Gloria Gaynor; Debbie Jacobs-Rock; Madleen Kane; Evelyn "Champagne" King; Audrey Landers; Suzi Lane; Cynthia Manley (Boys Town Gang); Kelly Marie; Maxine Nightingale; Scherrie Payne; Wardell Piper; The Ritchie Family, 1975-1978: Gwendolyn Wesley, Cassandra Wooten and Cheryl Mason-Dorman; The Ritchie Family, 1978-1982: Theodosia "Dodie" Draher; Barbara Roy (Ecstasy Passion & Pain); Pamala Stanley; Evelyn Thomas; Jeanie Tracy; Anita Ward; Martha Wash; Carol Williams; Jessica Williams and Norma Jean Wright.

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Utgivningsdatum2013-07-03
Mått178 x 254 x 14 mm
Vikt472 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor268
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786475810

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Gloria GaynorForeword by Claudja BarryPreface Behind the Scenes Dancing in HeavenThe First Ladies of DiscoThe Andrea True ConnectionClaudja BarryPattie BrooksMiquel BrownLinda CliffordCarol DouglasYvonne EllimanRochelle Fleming (First Choice)Gloria GaynorDebbie Jacobs-RockMadleen KaneEvelyn “Champagne” KingAudrey LandersSuzi LaneCynthia Manley (Boys Town Gang)Kelly MarieMaxine NightingaleScherrie PayneWardell PiperThe Ritchie Family, 1975–1978The Ritchie Family, 1978–1982Barbara Roy (Ecstasy, Passion & Pain)Pamala StanleyEvelyn ThomasJeanie TracyAnita WardMartha WashCarol WilliamsJessica WilliamsNorma Jean WrightAfterword by Harry Wayne Casey (KC)The Flip Side: Recommended ListeningIndex

“If you know James [Arena], you know how much disco music means to him. It has been a passion and true love that has remained with him for decades.... the inclusion of lesser-known artists who contributed timeless classics with their music make this book uniquely special... This represents Arena’s genuine love and deep knowledge of the genre and keeps all the women responsible for the worldwide explosion of disco music alive within these pages through wonderful and insightful story telling.... a time travelling, in–depth history lesson. The personalized manner of posing questions and getting the artists to open up without reservation results in a fun, informative and easy read, a polished skill that Arena has ultimately mastered.”—Beatselector Magazine; “the year’s best book...outstanding accounts”—Windy City Times; “thorough...riveting and detailed journey into the lives and careers of some of the most important women at the forefront of the height of an era...engaging...highly recommended”—SoulTracks.com; “dust off your platform heels for a strut down memory lane to the Disco clubs”—EdgeBoston.com; “the book is very thorough...with long biographical sketches on each of the entrants...interesting and informative reading...most highly recommended”—Examiner.com; “diva lovers and disco fans will dig James Arena’s new book”—The Advocate.