Joy Ride! the Stars and Stories of Philly's Famous Uptown Theater

Roberts, Kimberly C

ISBN 10: 1479789011 / ISBN 13: 9781479789016

Published by Xlibris, 2013

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Joy Ride! the Stars and Stories of Philly's Famous Uptown Theater
• Publisher: Xlibris
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1479789011
• ISBN 13: 9781479789016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 340.2 grams

About this title

Synopsis

"The exclusive, behind-the-scenes, inside story of iconic disc jockey Georgie Woods' spectacular R&B shows at Philadelphia's Uptown Theater, and how the controlled creative chaos at the majestic movie house inspired 'The Philly Sound.'"--P. [4] of cover.

About the Author

Kimberly C. Roberts is the award-winning Arts & Entertainment Reporter for the Philadelphia Tribune, the nation's oldest, continuously published African- American newspaper. She has also written for television, and was the principal scriptwriter for the original documentary, "Black Philadelphia Memories" which aired on Philadelphia's PBS affi liate, WHYY. Kimberly has a broad-ranging knowledge of entertainment and the arts, and is profoundly profi cient in the areas of rhythm & blues and classic soul music. She is a passionate ambassador of the celebrated genre known as "The Sound of Philadelphia" and has instructed college courses on the Uptown Theater. Her journalistic contributions to the city's musical legacy have been recognized by the Pennsylvania State Senate, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Uptown Entertainment & Development Corporation.