Description
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.
About the Author
James Arena is a New York-based author, host and commentator who has been featured on MSNBC, Fox, SiriusXM and other networks. He is the author of various pop culture books and a recipient of a G.E.M.A. Foundation/City of Philadelphia award for preserving dance music history.
Reviews
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786475810
Author James Arena
Format Paperback
Page Count 268
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 488g
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.
About the Author
James Arena is a New York-based author, host and commentator who has been featured on MSNBC, Fox, SiriusXM and other networks. He is the author of various pop culture books and a recipient of a G.E.M.A. Foundation/City of Philadelphia award for preserving dance music history.
Reviews
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786475810
Author James Arena
Format Paperback
Page Count 268
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 488g
