<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[subject results for "Sound recording executives and producers — United States — Biography"]]></title><description><![CDATA[subject results for "Sound recording executives and producers — United States — Biography"]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/hclib/rss/search?query=%22Sound%20recording%20executives%20and%20producers%20%E2%80%94%20United%20States%20%E2%80%94%20Biography%22&amp;searchType=subject&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:18:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Deeper Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA["Following the extraordinary life story of James "Cornbread" Harris, Deeper Blues is a unique history of Minnesota music that evolves into a heartfelt tale of reconciliation and forgiveness, all to the tune of the legendary musician's signature sound. A rich mix of present-day anecdotes and historical vignettes, and featuring never-before-seen photographs of Cornbread and Jimmy Jam, Deeper Blues tells a singular story-one imprinted on the history, heart, and soul of the Minneapolis Sound"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6629099</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6629099</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Swensson, Andrea]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6629099109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781517915025/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dilla Time]]></title><description><![CDATA["Equal parts musicology, biography, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the invention of a new kind of beat by the most underappreciated musical genius of our time"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6243155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6243155</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Charnas, Dan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6243155109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780374139940/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shangri-La]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through conversations with legendary music producer Rick Rubin, examines various aspects of musical creativity and the process of music-making.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6116899</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6116899</guid><category><![CDATA[DVD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6116899109</comments><format>DVD</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786318381642/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=810044716559</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone]]></title><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5541849</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5541849</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dickinson, James Luther]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5541849109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781496810540/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sound Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born just outside London in 1942, Glyn Johns was 16 years old at the dawn of rock and roll. His big break as a producer came on the Steve Miller Band's debut album, Children of the Future, and he went on to engineer or produce iconic albums for the best in the business: Abbey Road with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin's and the Eagles' debuts, Who's Next by the Who, and many others. Even more impressive, Johns was perhaps the only person on a given day in the studio who was entirely sober, so he is one of the most reliable insiders to tell these stories today. In this entertaining and observant memoir, Johns takes us on a tour of his world during the heady years of the sixties, with beguiling stories that will delight music fans the world over. Johns's career has been long and prolific, and he's still at it--over the last two decades he has worked with Crosby, Stills & Nash; Emmylou Harris; Linda Ronstadt; Band of Horses; and, most recently, Ryan Adams. Sound Man provides a firsthand glimpse into the art of making music and reveals how the industry--like musicians themselves--has changed since those freewheeling first years of rock and roll.--From publisher description.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5165652</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5165652</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Johns, Glyn, 1942-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5165652109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780399163876/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sound Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born just outside London in 1942, Glyn Johns was sixteen years old at the dawn of rock and roll. His big break as a producer came on the Steve Miller Band?s debut album, -- Let It Be??Johns?s career has been long and prolific, and he?s still at it?over the last two decades he has worked with Crosby, Stills & Nash; Emmylou Harris; Linda Ronstadt; Band of Horses; and, most recently, Ryan Adams. Sound Man.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5186076</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5186076</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Johns, Glyn, 1942-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5186076109</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781101614655/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life and Def]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Simmons, the original and eternal hip-hop mogul, is one of the most innovative and influential figures in modern American business and culture. When no one outside of inner-city New York had even heard of hip-hop, Simmons saw the seeds of a global force that would change the way people talk, dress, listen to music, and choose the heroes they hang on their walls. Today, he oversees a sprawling, multimillion-dollar empire of culture-defining businesses in everything from music to fashion, advertising to film, and media to visual art. At the same time he's broadened his interests and influence and pushed hip-hop to new plateaus of power and relevance. Life and Def is a one-of-a-kind tale that interweaves the remarkable journey of Russell Simmons with the story of the culture he's transformed and been transformed by. In his own brash, compelling voice, Simmons chronicles his numerous business successes and occasional failures. He tells the story of the founding of the legendary Def Jam Records, whose roster stretches from original rap icons like L.L. Cool J, Public Enemy, and the Beastie Boys to today's top stars, including Jay-Z and DMX. He traces the launching of Def Comedy Jam, the long-running hit television series that introduced a new generation of black comedic stars to America, from Martin Lawrence and Bill Bellamy to Bernie Mac and Chris Rock. He spins hilarious tales of his adventures in Hollywood, where he's produced hit movies like Eddie Murphy's The Nutty Professor and worked with quirky geniuses like Abel Ferrara. He also tells the story of Phat Farm, the wildly successful pioneering urban clothing label whose origins lay in Russell's longtime fascination with fashion (and fashion models). Simmons's story is also one of personal transformation, from the driven man who in the heady days of early success indulged himself with drugs, sex, and world-class decadence to the husband and father he is today, a man who has found meaning in activism, philanthropy, and spiritual practice while never losing his passion for the social, political, artistic, and commercial potential of hip-hop. Through it all he relates telling anecdotes about the characters he's dealt with: models and gangsters, street poets and gurus, and major players like Donald Trump, Sean Combs, Jon Peters, and Tupac Shakur. Full of advice, opinions, and behind-the-scenes scoop, Life and Def is the story of the quintessential hip-hop life. From the Hardcover edition.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5659846</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5659846</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Simmons, Russell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5659846109</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>Sex, Drugs, Money, and God</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780676905120/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chet]]></title><description><![CDATA["Chet Atkins was one of the most legendary country guitarists of the 1950s, but his influence spans both instruments and time. The Country Gentleman developed a distinctive picking style that helped pioneer 'the Nashville Sound.' Atkins's musical prowess impacted the jazz, blues, and folk styles of the 1950s and expanded country music appeal to pop music fans. In the more than two decades since his death, Nashville has remained his not-so-humble-anymore domain, but this musical deep dive is the first long-form exploration of Atkins's discography and legacy since the guitarist's own autobiography more than fifty years ago. With never-before-seen detailed analyses of Atkins's overwhelming industry influence, this is a perfect read for music fans everywhere." -- Description provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6810367</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6810367</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ribowsky, Mark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6810367109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>King Picker and Pioneer of the Nashville Sound</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780897336925/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for the Perfect Beat]]></title><description><![CDATA["The memoir of legendary American record producer and remixer, Arthur Baker. Beginning his career as a club DJ and disco producer in the early-70s in his native Boston, Arthur Baker moved to New York City in 1981 and in the summer of 1982 produced one of the genre-defining early hip-hop tracks "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force. This began an illustrious career that has seen him work with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Pet Shop Boys, Quincy Jones, New Order, New Edition, Hall & Oates, Neneh Cherry and Damon Albarn. Looking for the Perfect Beat will tell Arthur's unique and inspiring story in his own words and features unheard stories about many of the world's best and most successful musicial figures, which together form a portrait of a man who has been quietly influencing the sound of popular music for over fifty years"--Publisher's description.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6837935</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6837935</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Baker, Arthur (Percussionist)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6837935109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Remixing &amp; Reshaping Hip-hop, Rock &amp; Rhythms</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780571387427/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockin' the Kremlin]]></title><description><![CDATA["Rockin' the Kremlin is the wild true story of the first CEO of Universal Music Russia and his quest to bring Western popular music to post-Soviet Russia. With many twists--from political chaos and gang violence to the launch of Russian's most successful pop act of all time--it shows how an American built cultural bridges with long-lasting impacts"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6611018</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6611018</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Junk, David, 1965-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6611018109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>My Incredible True Story of Gangsters, Oligarchs, and Pop Stars in Putin&apos;s Russia</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781538178751/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Euphoric Recall]]></title><description><![CDATA["Beginning with his time working at the legendary Oar Folkjokeopus record store, Jesperson helped shape the tastes of local music fans and foster the Twin Cities as a destination for touring acts from around the globe. His tastemaker role continued while he worked as a DJ and booking assistant at Jay's Longhorn bar, the landmark venue that elevated the Twin Cities' reputation as a mecca for left-of-center artists. In 1977, Jesperson, along with two partners, founded Twin/Tone Records, which over the next 20 years released more than 300 records, including by such groundbreaking artists as the Replacements, the Suburbs, Soul Asylum, Babes in Toyland, the Jayhawks, and many more. With Twin/Tone, Jesperson further solidified Minnesota's place on the map as a hotbed of musical creativity and a leader in the indie music world. Just three years after starting Twin/Tone, Jesperson made the discovery that changed his life, and the Minneapolis music world, forever: the Replacements. As A&R man and then full manager, he guided the development of this talented and out-of-control foursome, while taking a break to road-manage an upcoming sensation out of Athens, Georgia: R.E.M. But as his career was on the rise in the wild '80s, Jesperson began his own descent into substance abuse, until he overcame his demons and launched a second act in the industry. In Euphoric Recall, Jesperson speaks frankly about his struggle with drugs and alcohol, and how it nearly derailed his career and his life. Motivated by his love of music, Jesperson rallied to pick up where he left off with Twin/Tone and the Replacements before heading west to begin the next phase of his career in Los Angeles. While working alongside such noteworthy artists as Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Vic Chesnutt, and Steve Earle, Jesperson experienced firsthand the dramatic changes in the music industry of the 1990s. Through it all, he has retained his passion for the industry and the art, and now, after a half-century in the music business, Jesperson shares his insights, anecdotes, and lessons from his unique vantage point."--Amazon.com.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6530479</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6530479</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jesperson, Peter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6530479109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Half Century as A Music Fan, Producer, DJ, Record Executive, and Tastemaker</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781681342719/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in the Sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA["A memoir about one man's journey to connect with his absentee musician father, ultimately redefining what family really means"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6266975</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6266975</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ayers, Nabil]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6266975109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Searching for My Father and Discovering My Family</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593295960/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chairman at the Board]]></title><description><![CDATA["Chairman at the Board is an intimate, funny, and absorbing look at the music business by an insider who has recorded a host of the greatest musical artists of the twentieth century"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6089218</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6089218</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Schnee, Bill]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6089218109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Recording the Soundtrack of A Generation</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781493056132/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Spector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musician, songwriter, and producer-- Spector's musical ability and visionary foresight charted the future of popular music and culture of the late twentieth century. He reshaped the business and marketing sides of the music industry, while revolutionizing the recording processes. Yet Spector's need for control brought much damage and confusion into the life of those around him-- and into his own career and life. MacLeod follows the ups and downs of Spector's career.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5658274</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5658274</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[MacLeod, Sean, 1971-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5658274109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Sound of the Sixties</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781442267053/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never Say No to A Rock Star]]></title><description><![CDATA["It is 1973 in New York City. A young man is about to embark on his life-changing journey to become apprentice to the legendary recording engineer and producer Phil Ramone at A&R Studios. Join Glenn Berger as he steps into this magical world and takes part in music-making history on sessions with some of the greatest recording artists and rock and roll icons of the 20th century."--Back cover.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5454122</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5454122</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Berger, Glenn, 1955-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5454122109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>In the Studio With Dylan, Sinatra, Jagger, and More</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781943156085/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sing to Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last three decades, one music producer and record man has transformed the business, discovering and producing some of the greatest acts in pop music history, including Toni Braxton, Kanye West, Rihanna, TLC, Outkast, Mariah Carey, Pink, Justin Bieber, and Usher. At the helm of four celebrated and innovative music labels--LaFace, Arista, Island Def Jam, and Epic--LA Reid set his sights on finding one star after the next, and then worked behind the soundboard to create some of the most unforgettable hits of the last two generations. Now, for the first time, he tells his story, taking fans behind the scenes of his rise to record business stardom. He chronicles the journey from his small-town R&B roots in Cincinnati, Ohio, to his fame as a Grammy Award-winning producer to his gig as a judge on the hit reality show The X Factor. With fascinating insight into his process of scouting new talent, Reid also offers a detailed look at his involvement with the artists he's mentored into legends--from the beginning of their rises to that critical moment when he knew they would be the next big thing. What emerges is a captivating portrait of the inner workings of the pop music machine, and the story of a man climbing to the top on passion and raw talent alone, a multifaceted genius who continues to shape our culture to this day.--Adapted from dust jacket.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5359198</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5359198</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reid, Antonio, 1957-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5359198109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who&apos;s Next</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780062274755/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Keys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hip-hop impresario and social-media guru presents a collection of motivational success strategies based on his "keys" video posts and drawing from his personal experiences, sharing the philosophies behind some of his most enigmatic catchphrases.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5445336</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5445336</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[DJ Khaled]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5445336109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780451497574/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life With Earth, Wind & Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA["Earth, Wind & Fire was one of the most popular and significant bands of the past century, celebrated alongside Chicago, the Commodores, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and Sly and the Family Stone. They transcended genres and fused diverse influences, from R&B to pop to jazz and beyond, earning multiple Grammy Awards--and most recently a Lifetime Achievement Award, shortly after the passing of the band's founder, Maurice White. Although many of White's contemporaries and fans, including Quincy Jones, Questlove, and Diane Warren, felt a kinship with him through his music, he himself was an intensely private man. In this riveting account of his personal life and his massively popular band, he bares his soul. Raised by a family friend, relentlessly teased by schoolmates, Maurice found refuge in music and in visits from God. By the time he was six, he was singing in a gospel choir. He came of age musically with close childhood friends and future legends Booker T. Jones and songwriter David Porter. Trained at the Chicago Conservatory of Music, he later joined Chess Records, where he played drums for Etta James, Sonny Stitt, and countless others. With the Ramsey Lewis Trio he toured the world, honed his showmanship, and learned much about the music business, but after receiving what he believed was a message from the Divine, he created Earth, Wind & Fire. It was a band like no other--sellout crowds were spellbound by their costumes, energetic movement, dynamic horns, floating pianos, spinning drum kits, and vanishing acts assisted by magician David Copperfield. The band's performances were no less forgettable than their perennial hits: 'Shining star,' 'Reasons,' 'Got to get you into my life,' 'September,' 'Boogie wonderland,' and 'Let's groove.' Maurice also produced music for Deniece Williams, the Emotions, Neil Diamond, James Ingram, Barbara Streisand, and Jennifer Holliday. Maurice White's story illuminated Earth, Wind & Fire's position as a band essential to American culture, and offers an intimated look at his final days, from his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease to his faith, which helped him not only to cope, but also to savor every single moment. He dreamed that this band's music, a reflection of the ideals of the 1970s, would inspire peace and unity across racial lines. 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With extensive interviews and firsthand personal observations extending over the author's 25-year acquaintance with Phillips, along with wide-ranging interviews with nearly all the legendary Sun Records artists, this book gives us an ardent, intimate, and unrestrained portrait of an American original as compelling in his own right as Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Thomas Edison.--Adapted from book jacket.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5302219</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5302219</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Guralnick, Peter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5302219109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Man Who Invented Rock &apos;n&apos; Roll</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780316042741/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Comes the Night]]></title><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5090909</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C5090909</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Selvin, Joel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5090909109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Dark Soul of Bert Berns and the Dirty Business of Rhythm &amp; Blues</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781619023024/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Soundtrack of My Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this star-studded autobiography, Clive Davis shares a personal, candid look into his remarkable life and the last fifty years of popular music as only a true insider can. Davis' career has spanned more than forty years, and he has discovered, signed, or worked with a staggering array of artists: Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Simon and Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Dionne Warwick, Carlos Santana, The Grateful Dead, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, and hosted the world's highest profile parties. In this fully illustrated, personal account, Davis tells all, from becoming an orphan in high school and getting through college and law school on scholarships, to being falsely accused of embezzlement and starting up his own record company, J Records. His wealth of experience offers valuable insight into the evolution of the music business over the past half-century and into the future.--From publisher description.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4882868</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4882868</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Davis, Clive]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4882868109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781476714783/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Sultan]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the founder and head of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun signed and/or recorded many of the greatest musical artists of all time, from Ray Charles to Kid Rock. Working alongside his older brother, Nesuhi, one of the preeminent jazz producers of all time, and the legendary Jerry Wexler, Ertegun transformed Atlantic Records from a small independent record label into a hugely profitable multinational corporation. In successive generations, he also served as a mentor to record-business tyros like Phil Spector, David Geffen, and Lyor Cohen. Brilliant, cultured, and irreverent, Ertegun was as renowned for his incredible sense of personal style and nonstop A-list social life as his work in the studio. Blessed with impeccable taste and brilliant business acumen, he brought rock 'n roll into the mainstream while creating the music that became the sound track for the lives of multiple generations.--From publisher description.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4619949</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4619949</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Greenfield, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4619949109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Life and Times of Ahmet Ertegun</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781416558385/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record Makers and Breakers]]></title><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C3259030</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C3259030</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Broven, John]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3259030109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Voices of the Independent Rock &apos;n&apos; Roll Pioneers</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780252032905/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tearing Down the Wall of Sound]]></title><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C3113436</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C3113436</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brown, Mick, 1950-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3113436109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781400042197/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Operator]]></title><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C690994</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C690994</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[King, Tom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/690994109</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>David Geffen Builds, Buys, and Sells the New Hollywood</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780679457541/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>