Robert Greenfield possesses a profound immersion in the world of music and culture, enabling him to delve into the core of his subjects. His writing is characterized by brilliant analysis and an incisive perspective on the artists and movements that have shaped popular culture. With an infallible eye for detail and authenticity, he captures the spirit of the times and the complexities of human stories, offering readers an engaging and informed experience. Greenfield's ability to blend deep research with narrative artistry makes him a valued voice in rock history and biography.
A national bestseller in hardcover, this intimate and revealing portrait of the beloved lead singer of the Grateful Dead presents the musician, the icon, and the man in the words of those who knew him best. Photos.
As the founder and head of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun signed and/or recorded many of the greatest musical artists of all time, from Ray Charles to Kid Rock. Working alongside his older brother, Nesuhi, one of the preeminent jazz producers of all time, and the legendary Jerry Wexler, Ertegun transformed Atlantic Records from a small independent record label into a hugely profitable multinational corporation. In successive generations, he also served as a mentor to record-business tyros like Phil Spector, David Geffen, and Lyor Cohen. Brilliant, cultured, and irreverent, Ertegun was as renowned for his incredible sense of personal style and nonstop A-list social life as his work in the studio. Blessed with impeccable taste and brilliant business acumen, he brought rock 'n roll into the mainstream while creating the music that became the sound track for the lives of multiple generations.--From publisher description.