Binding: Paperback
Description: An authoritative history of the groundbreaking syndicated television show that has become an icon of American pop culture from acclaimed author and filmmaker Nelson George the most accomplished black music critic of his generation (Washington Post Book World). When it debuted in October 1971, seven years after the Civil Rights Act Soul Train boldly went where no variety show had gone before showcasing the cultural preferences of young African - Americans and the sounds that defined their lives: R& B funk jazz disco and gospel music. The brainchild of radio announcer Don Cornelius the show's producer and host Soul Train featured a diverse range of stars from James Brown and David Bowie to Christine Aguilera and R. Kelly; Marvin Gaye and Elton John to the New Kids on the Block and Stevie Wonder. The Hippest Trip in America tells the full story of this pop culture phenomenon that appealed not only to blacks but to a wide crossover audience as well. Famous dancers like Rosie Perez and Jody Watley performers such as Aretha Franklin Al Green and Barry White and Cornelius himself share their memories offering insights into the show and its time a period of extraordinary social and political change. Colorful and pulsating The Hippest Trip In America is a fascinating portrait of a revered cultural institution that has left an indelible mark on our national consciousness.
Title: The Hippest Trip In America Soul Train And The Evolution Of Culture & Style
Author(s): George Nelson
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780062221049
Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 3/24/2015