Legends of Disco
Forty Stars Discuss Their Careers
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- $24.99
Publisher Description
In this candid retrospective of the disco era, 40 men and women who reigned over the dance music industry of the 1970s and 1980s recall their lives and careers before, during and after the genre's explosion. Artists interviewed include Alfa Anderson, formerly of Chic ("Good Times"); Ed Cermanski and Robert Upchurch of The Trammps ("Disco Inferno"); Sarah Dash ("Sinner Man"); producer John Davis ("Ain't That Enough for You"); Janice Marie Johnson of A Taste of Honey ("Boogie Oogie Oogie"); France Joli ("Come to Me"); Denis LePage of Lime ("Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite"); Randy Jones of the Village People ("Y.M.C.A."); Rob Parissi of Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music"); producer Warren Schatz ("Turn the Beat Around"); Debbie, Joni and Kim Sledge of Sister Sledge ("We Are Family"); and many more.
Customer Reviews
Awesome, Unexpectedly In-Depth Discussions with Disco Stars
Love this book! Some 40 stars (not just singers - producers and songwriters, too) who had big hits during the classic disco era open up about their lives and careers. Everyone from Alfa Anderson of Chic (“Good Times”) to the wild Denis Lepage of Lime (“Babe We’re Gonna Love Tonite”). We get some insights into their experiences and personalities I don’t think we ever would have gotten otherwise - as this genre doesn’t often get serious attention elsewhere. Once you connect the songs with the sometimes less familiar name, it becomes an intriguing, well-thought out read. Author James Arena has another book out on disco artists and one on 80s dance music from Europe. I definitely recommend this book for a start.