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First Ladies of Disco: 32 Stars Discuss the Era and Their Singing Careers
Full title: | First Ladies of Disco: 32 Stars Discuss the Era and Their Singing Careers |
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ISBN: | 9780786475810 |
ISBN 10: | 0786475811 |
Authors: | Arena, James |
Publisher: | McFarland |
Edition: | Illustrated |
Num. pages: | 268 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2013 |
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Synopsis
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-- Behind The Scenes -- Dancing In Heaven -- The First Ladies Of Disco -- The Andrea True Connection -- Claudja Barry -- Pattie Brooks -- Miquel Brown -- Linda Clifford -- Carol Douglas -- Yvonne Elliman -- Rochelle Fleming -- Gloria Gaynor -- Debbie Jacobs-rock -- Madleen Kane -- Evelyn Champagne King -- Audrey Landers -- Suzi Lane -- Cynthia Manley -- Kelly Marie -- Maxine Nightingale -- Scherrie Payne -- Wardell Piper -- The Ritchie Family, 1975-1978 -- The Ritchie Family, 1978-1982 -- Barbara Roy/ecstasy, Passion & Pain -- Pamala Stanley -- Evelyn Thomas -- Jeanie Tracy -- Anita Ward -- Martha Wash -- Carol Williams -- Jessica Williams -- Norma Jean Wright. James Arena ; Forewords By Gloria Gaynor And Claudja Barry ; Afterword By Harry Wayne Casey (kc). Includes Index. Discography: Pages 251-253.