Music Titans: 250 Greatest Recording Artists of the Past 100 Years

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Discover the most consequential music and recording artists of the past 100 years. Using a clear, well-explained metric that considers popularity, music and cultural influence, and awards won, the author sets out to list and rank the most important artists and provides arresting biographical information and cogent discussion of the music. You'll find musicians of all genres-rock, pop, jazz, blues, R&B, hip-hop, and more- depicted, some from a century ago, some riding high on today's charts. Music Titans- 250 Greatest Recording Artists of the Past 100 Years celebrates the music and the artists that have moved us so profoundly.

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"Music Titans is an absolute masterpiece! This book isn't just educational--it's a captivating journey. Williams has a profound understanding of the musicians, the fans, and the industry, and he presents their stories in an incredibly innovative and perceptive manner. However, what truly distinguishes this book is its capacity to place popular music within the societal framework that has granted it its distinct form. Williams meticulously explains how business dynamics, mass migration, urban culture, and consumerism have all intricately contributed to the origins and development of our cherished music.
From Sinatra's melodious tunes to Taylor Swift's cultural influence, from the timeless classics of Tin Pan Alley to Tupac Shakur's poetic prowess, Williams seamlessly blends empathy and intellectual insight in his penetrating analysis.
Get ready to be entranced by the symphony of perspectives, rhythms, and narratives that have shaped the very core of the music we hold in such high esteem." - Peter S. Burke, music publisher of hit songs recorded by Whitney Houston, Ringo Starr, Johnny Mathis, Peggy Lee, and more

Author Bio

Amateur musician, teacher, and historian, Steve Williams has been playing his guitar and singing for decades-on street corners, in sundry bar gigs, even in church, while making his living as a longtime, award-winning classroom schoolteacher across seven different states. Drawing on his lifetime love of music and history, this is Steve's first published book. He and his wife make their home in Maui.