Robert Pruter is the retired rhythm-and-blues editor for Goldmine. His books include Doowop: The Chicago Scene.
Certificate of Excellence, Book Category, from the Illinois State
Historical Society. Winner of the ARSC Award for Excellence
for Best Research of Record Labels or Manufacturers, 1992.
"An important addition to the legacy of black popular music and a
must read for anyone remotely interested in the history of the
music business in Chicago."--Chicago Tribune
"It already seems the book of record on the subject."--Variety
"An amazing piece of work that reveals just how vital a soul scene
there was in the Windy City."--Jazztimes
"Meticulously detailed."--Village Voice
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