Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Awesome African-American Rock and Soul MusiciansSeries: African-American Collective BiographiesBy David Aretha DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Author David Aretha explores the lives of nine influential musicians in AWESOME AFRICAN-AMERICAN ROCK AND SOUL MUSICIANS. From Chuck Berry, "the father of rock 'n' roll," to James Brown, "the godfather of soul," these musicians impacted music from their earliest hits, and their influences are still felt today. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person's life and achievements.Publication Date: 07/01/2012Copyright: 2013Pages: 112Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2011019956Lexile: 990ATOS Reading Level: 7.0Dewey: 781.64089FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-1-59845-140-5$35.93$26.95eBook978-0-7660-4328-2$35.93$26.95 "This series is clear, concise and well-written."Library Media Connection, May/June 2013". . . there's no denying the clarity of the writing or the enthusiasm [Aretha] brings to the subject. The only thing missing is the music itself, and that's readily available online. A fresh introduction to a timeless subject."Booklist, February 1, 2013"Each book is attractively laid out and organized. The texts flow well, and color and black-and-white photos are pleasingly reproduced."School Library Journal, Fall 2012 Loading… Other books in African-American Collective Biographies 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 12345 Loading… eBook: 978-0-7660-4328-2 List Price: $35.93 Discount Price: $26.95 + Add to wish list Library Bound Book: 978-1-59845-140-5 List Price: $35.93 Discount Price: $26.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble