Ska
An Oral History
Published on 11. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-7864-6040-3 (ISBN)
Description
Before Bob Marley brought reggae to the world, before Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh, before thousands of musicians played a Jamaican rhythm, there were the men and women who created ska music, a blend of jazz, American rhythm and blues, and the indigenous music of the Caribbean. This book tells the story of ska music and its development from Jamaica to England, where the music took on a distinctively different tone, and finally to the rest of the world. Through the words of legendary artists, gleaned from more than a decade of interviews, the story of ska music is finally told by those who were there.
Reviews / Votes
"excellent...fascinating interviews...hugely entertaining"-Trojan Records; "well-researched and always interesting book"-R2 Rock 'n' Reel; "groundbreaking story...worthy tribute"-Chesterton Tribune; "you'll definitely want this book"-Marco on the Bass.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
27 photos, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-6040-3 (9780786460403)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Heather Augustyn is a continuing lecturer in the English department at Purdue Northwest. She has written eight books on ska and Jamaican music and lives in Michigan.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Cedella Marley
Preface
1. Let the Good Times Roll: Derrick Morgan, with Millicent "Patsy" Todd and Lyn Taitt
2. Queen of Ska: Doreen Shaffer with Lloyd Knibb, Lloyd Brevett, Roland Alphonso and Lester Sterling
3. Godfather of Ska: Laurel Aitken
4. Passion and Revival: Toots Hibbert
5. Big Man: Judge Dread
6. Too Much Too Young: The Specials' Roddy Radiation
7. So Hot You're Cool: The Beat's Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger
8. More Than a "Three Minute Hero": The Selecter's Pauline Black with Millie Small
9. Welcome to the House of Fun: Lee "Kix" Thompson of Madness
10. Fat Bastard: Buster Bloodvessel of Bad Manners
11. Melting Pot
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Cedella Marley
Preface
1. Let the Good Times Roll: Derrick Morgan, with Millicent "Patsy" Todd and Lyn Taitt
2. Queen of Ska: Doreen Shaffer with Lloyd Knibb, Lloyd Brevett, Roland Alphonso and Lester Sterling
3. Godfather of Ska: Laurel Aitken
4. Passion and Revival: Toots Hibbert
5. Big Man: Judge Dread
6. Too Much Too Young: The Specials' Roddy Radiation
7. So Hot You're Cool: The Beat's Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger
8. More Than a "Three Minute Hero": The Selecter's Pauline Black with Millie Small
9. Welcome to the House of Fun: Lee "Kix" Thompson of Madness
10. Fat Bastard: Buster Bloodvessel of Bad Manners
11. Melting Pot
Bibliography
Index