- Taschenbuch: 214 Seiten
- Verlag: Omnibus Pr; Auflage: Reprint (29. Juni 2007)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1846099587
- ISBN-13: 978-1846099588
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,5 x 16,3 x 1,8 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 367.015 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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'It's some story, engagingly told.' MOJO'...a prime place to begin Brown nosing.' Record Collector
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This book is a definitive biography of James Brown, an extraordinary and controversial superstar, that encompasses his entire life until his death on Christmas Day 2006. For decades, James Brown dominated the changing face of post-war popular black music. Others have been as inspirational in the short term and several of his successors have been bigger pop stars, but none has matched Brown's independent authority, sustained influence or commercial longevity. But while generations danced to the pulse of James Brown, at the end of the 1980s the man himself was back in a Southern US jail, a mile from there he was incarcerated in his teens. Between two internments, is the compelling story of a man who, by reaching from his roots and striving determindly for himself, came to represent in music and personal power, the post-war emancipation of black America. It is illustrated with rare photographs and includes a comprehensive discography.
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Very good, but actually a revised edition of a 10 year old book
4. Februar 2008
Format:Taschenbuch
This is a very good bio of James Brown, but it is being marketed in a slightly deceptive manner. This is actually a revised version of a 1996 book by Geoff Brown that was released under various titles (including "James Brown: Doin' it to Death").
But if you're a JB fan, this updated version is worth every penny, as it continues the story from 1995 up past the Godfather's death. And the "Warts and All" approach makes it a fine companion to Brown's 80s autobiography (also check out Fred Wesley's bio, "Hit Me, Fred: Recollections of a Sideman" for a good chunk of uncensored JB antics).
And even though the descripton on the back cover states that a "comprehensive discography" is included, this is not true. There is only a very minimal "Selective Discography." It is reprinted from the 1996 edition and is WAY out of date. Back in 96 it was meant to represent what was currently available, but many of the cd collections mentioned are long out of print (and quite expensive on Ebay). They would have done better to just leave the Discography out than to reprint one that is so useless.
Overall, however, an indispensible book for the true JB fan.
But if you're a JB fan, this updated version is worth every penny, as it continues the story from 1995 up past the Godfather's death. And the "Warts and All" approach makes it a fine companion to Brown's 80s autobiography (also check out Fred Wesley's bio, "Hit Me, Fred: Recollections of a Sideman" for a good chunk of uncensored JB antics).
And even though the descripton on the back cover states that a "comprehensive discography" is included, this is not true. There is only a very minimal "Selective Discography." It is reprinted from the 1996 edition and is WAY out of date. Back in 96 it was meant to represent what was currently available, but many of the cd collections mentioned are long out of print (and quite expensive on Ebay). They would have done better to just leave the Discography out than to reprint one that is so useless.
Overall, however, an indispensible book for the true JB fan.
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Well written, and insightful
3. August 2010
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
This is well written book about JB's life. The updated version includes narrative about the last days of his life, his death, and the aftermath of his death. Includes pictures, as well. This is a good read . . .
Adequate But Rather Superficial
18. Juli 2011
Format:Taschenbuch
This book reads like an extended MOJO magazine article - some details but little depth. Mr. Brown's career more than justifies an in-depth biography, but this isn't it. That said, this isn't a bad book. It's probably the best biography currently available, and that's a little sad. Adequate but rather superficial.
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