Philly Pop, Rock, Rhythm & Blues: A Look Back at the Musical History of Philadelphia [Author-Signed Edition] (Revised Edition)

by James Rosin

A nostalgic review of the pop, rock, and R&B music scene in Philadelphia from the 1950s through the 1970s, featuring commentary from recording artists, songwriters, and broadcast personalities; photographs and biographies. The book focuses on the golden years of rock and roll, the doo-wop era and Cameo-Parkway; plus the R&B era of Kenny Gamble-Leon Huff-Thom Bell and Philadelphia International Records. This is a combined, updated and revised version of the author's two preceding books: Rock, Rhythm & Blues (2004) and Philadelphia City of Music (2006).