Earth Angels: The Short Lives and Controversial Deaths of Three R&B Pioneers

by Steve Bergsman

Recording and performing in the early 1950s, Jesse Belvin, Guitar Slim, and Johnny Ace produced at least thirteen top-25 hits between the three of them. All but forgotten in the annals of rock 'n' roll, these artists have influenced musicians as varied as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and generations of soul singers. Their songs have been covered by artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Luther Vandross, and Paul Simon.
In Earth Angels:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1648431259
• ISBN13: 9781648431258
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 8.7"