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Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King

While Elvis generally credited gospel, R&B, and a few artists by name, he was fundamental in fusing aspects of American culture from disparate racial traditions when segregation was beginning to lift. His appropriation, explored here, remains polarizing.
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Damn Glad To Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

Matheson is honest and self-effacing when discussing his personal life, and he provides valuable advice for those trying to get into the business. Yes, he does discuss John Belushi.
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Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain

Alternative rock fans will enjoy this book, which is well-suited to most public libraries.
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Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon

A wonderful read for NBA fans or people interested in the story of a teenager who left his home to pursue his dreams.
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Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in Hollywood

As they say in Hollywood, you’re only as good as your last movie, and Sonnenfeld is in top form.
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The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead—The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter

Hardcore Deadheads or those interested in the cultural transition from Beat to hippie may find something of value here. Those looking for a more focused history of the beginnings of the Grateful Dead should turn to the early chapters of David Browne’s excellent So Many Roads: The Life and Times of the Grateful Dead.
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A Few Words in Defense of Our Country: The Biography of Randy Newman

A laudatory biography that is a must-read for any fan of Randy Newman, popular culture, and the creative process.
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Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital

A thorough and thoroughly human history of a unique locale and era. For fans of American folk, jazz, and New York City.
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Beyond the Throne: Epic Journeys, Enduring Friendships, and Surprising Tales

Nairn’s book will appeal to Game of Thrones fans and those who enjoy good memoirs.
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