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The "Supremes". A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal.
Mark Ribowsky
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Description for The "Supremes". A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal.
Paperback. The acclaimed, first comprehensive biography of the most successful female vocal group of all time Num Pages: 480 pages, 16 pages of b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGQ; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 34. Weight in Grams: 574. A Saga of Mowtown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal. 480 pages, 16 pages of photo. Presents a comprehensive biography of the most successful female vocal group of all time. Suitable for fans of the Supremes, Motown, and the culture of the '60s, this title tells the story of three girls from the Detroit projects, their meteoric rise and bitter disintegration, and their place in the music pantheon. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGQ; AVH. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 34. Weight: 574.
The Supremes is a sprawling tale of unforgettable music, cutthroat ambition, and heartbreaking betrayal. Mark Ribowsky explodes Dreamgirl fantasies by taking the reader behind the closed doors of Motown to witness the rise of group leader Diana Ross, the creation of timeless classics like Where Did Our Love Go?," and the dramatic power struggles within Detroit's fabled music factory. Drawing on firsthand, intimate recollections from knowledgeable sources such as the Temptations's Otis Williams and other Motown contemporaries,many never before interviewed, The Supremes is a comprehensive look at the tumultuous relationships within the Supremes as ... Read more
The Supremes is a sprawling tale of unforgettable music, cutthroat ambition, and heartbreaking betrayal. Mark Ribowsky explodes Dreamgirl fantasies by taking the reader behind the closed doors of Motown to witness the rise of group leader Diana Ross, the creation of timeless classics like Where Did Our Love Go?," and the dramatic power struggles within Detroit's fabled music factory. Drawing on firsthand, intimate recollections from knowledgeable sources such as the Temptations's Otis Williams and other Motown contemporaries,many never before interviewed, The Supremes is a comprehensive look at the tumultuous relationships within the Supremes as ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306818738
SKU
V9780306818738
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About Mark Ribowsky
Mark Ribowsky is the author of He's a Rebel: Phil Spector, Rock & Roll's Legendary Producer Don't Look Back and other books on music, sports, and popular culture. He lives in New York.
Reviews for The "Supremes". A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal.
Music Media Monthly, 5/10/10 "If you cherish the memory of songs like 'Stop! In the Name of Love,' 'Baby Love' and 'You Keep Me Hangin' On,' you'll want to read all about the back story and intrigues that made The Supremes the best of Motown's R&B and Soul groups of its day...A great read." Barnstable Patriot, 6/4/10 "[A] saga of ... Read more