Another bio on the funk and soul giant two years after a previous one.
Emphasis seems to be on his enormous influence.
I saw him back in the mid sixties in a stadium concert in Jersey City. Was at his peak.
According to this biographer he had 45 gold records, which I can see. But he reports the man made 321 albums, which is not believable even if you count live ones.
Too bad there's such a battle over his will.
Was said to treat his band members badly, forcing them to rehearse even after shows.
He seemed to resent those performers with lighter skin like Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson.
Despite troubles with the law, his career lasted longer than most.
Live at The Apollo one of the great performances.
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