Swing, Swing, Swing: The Life & Times of Benny Goodman

Description

Before Elvis and rock & roll, Benny Goodman--the King of Swing--ruled American popular music. In this intimate biography, Firestone illuminates Goodman's enormous impact on American music and culture, offering a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes look at this complicated, difficult jazz superstar. Photos.

Get the book

Amazon.com

Search the book

eBay.com

Search the book

Similar books

• 

  Help!

  By Helen Chapman

  Tom's double bass player leaves his band just before the Battle of Bands competition. Jacky could help but she wants to take part and win a different competition on the same day. What will she do?

• 

  Beyond the Box

  By David Read

  Beyond the Box

• 

  What They'll Never Tell You about the Music Business: The Myths, the Secrets, the Lies (& a Few Truths)

  By Peter M. Thall

  Entertainment and copyright lawyer Peter M. Thall presents inside information for musicians on royalties, catalogue valuation, touring contracts, copyright issues, and other legal concerns, presenting examples from his years representing ...

• 

  In the Back of the Van: The Story of One Unforgettable Summer

  By Joseph W. Bebo

  From the band's first job on the Cape where they almost got arrested, to the famed Boston Tea Party gig, this book puts you on stage with the author as he plays drums behind Van Morrison.