Peter Benjaminson
The Story of Motown
Published by Barnacle/Rare Bird
Feb 23, 2019
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The Story of Motown is the first book ever published about the history of the Motown Record Company, originally released in 1979. Reissued here, labeled “New and Revised,” and including a forward by the esteemed Greil Marcus, The Story of Motown is a riveting introduction to the famous record label.
Peter Benjaminson places the label in the proper context, weighing its musical and cultural impact against the historical setting of the late-50s and 60s; founder Berry Gordy’s impact is lauded throughout. The narrative is relatively brief, and at 175 pages, The Story of Motown is a relatively quick read. It is not heavy handed, and the minutiae that might be desired from Motown obsessives is absent. Instead, The Story of Motown is the perfect introduction, indoctrinating the novice and presenting enough detail for those already somewhat familiar with the label and its acts.
In this regard, The Story of Motown serves as a primer of sorts. Benjaminson has written lengthier, more detailed histories of specific Motown artists-Mary Wells, Florence Ballard, Rick James. As such, The Story of Motown might just inspire one to delve deeper. (www.rarebirdbooks.com)
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February 24th 2019
2:23pm
Cool, was there a new edition made / available?
March 15th 2019
12:27am
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April 1st 2019
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