Documents the history of rhythm and blues music by examining every song to top the Billboard R & B singles chart between 1965 and 1990 and offers inside stories

Provides lists of hit songs by date with information on the artist, songwriter, producer, label, and offering interviews with popular artists.

The stories behind the singers and groups that hit the top 40 just once in their careers. Covering songs from the 50's to the 80's, this is a book for fans of p

A guide to locating information on popular music and the people who create it, this volume is designed as a desk reference—to locate answers to specific quest

Presents brief entries covering the history, significant artists, styles and influence of rhythm and blues, rap, and hip-hop music.