Name: Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story
Brand: Blind Boys of Alabama, Preston Lauterbach

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

9780306828218

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Format Books US

Hardback

Format detail

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-19

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Harpe­r Col­lins

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Sales:8.875

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Artist

Blind Boys of Alabama

Preston Lauterbach

Genre US

Funk / Soul

Label US

Hatchette

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An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues.

The Blind Boys of Alabama are the quintessential Gospel vocal group, and the longest-running musical institution in America. Their story intersects with pivotal moments and issues in American history and is an ideal prism through which to trace music, culture, history, and race in America.Spirit of the Century&nbsp;invites readers to follow along&nbsp;the Blind Boys’ eight-decade journey together from a segregated trade school, through the rough and tumble indie record game and grinding tour schedule of the golden age of gospel, to starring in an iconic Broadway musical, performing at the White House for three presidents twice, collaborating with Tom Petty, Lou Reed, and Ben Harper, among others, singing the theme song for “The Wire,” and winning five Grammys.&nbsp; More than just a story of the Blind Boys' illustrious career,&nbsp;Spirit of the Century&nbsp;also sheds new light on the larger world of African American gospel music, its origins, and the colorful characters at its center.&nbsp;

Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story

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Discover Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story by Preston Lauterbach. An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music.