Looking for the perfect beat (Hardback)
Baker, Arthur (Author)
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£25.00
Beginning his career as a club DJ and disco producer in the early-70s in his native Boston, Arthur Baker moved to New York City in 1981 and in the summer of 1982 produced one of the genre-defining early hip-hop tracks 'Planet Rock' by Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force. This began an illustrious career that has seen him work with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Pet Shop Boys, Quincy Jones, New Order, New Edition, Hall & Oates, Neneh Cherry and Damon Albarn. 'Looking for the Perfect Beat' tells Arthur's unique and inspiring story in hi...
ISBN (SKU)
9780571387427
Pages
400
Dimensions
234x153
Imprint
Faber & Faber
Published
21, May, 2025
Genres
Music & Entertainment
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