The Philadelphia Music Book

Written by a stellar team of local music experts and edited by legendary music producer Larry Magid, this book chronicles the legacy of Philadelphia's talent and innovation in one volume. THE PHILADELPHIA MUSIC BOOK: SOUNDS OF A CITY is the fascinating story of Philly music featuring contributions from the city's finest music critics. Writers Brent White, Larry Platt, Howard Shapiro, Juli Hittner Vitello, Peter Dobrin, Tom Moon, Chuck Darrow, Clark DeLeon, Dan DeLuca, Tom Di Nardo, Jack McCarthy, James McKinney, Jonathan Takiff--as well as Mr. Magid himself--lend their encyclopedic knowledge, critical understanding, and lived experience in Philadelphia to this weighty volume. From American Bandstand to Made in America, Philadelphia has been a hub for musical excellence for more than a century. Each neighborhood has a story to tell: explore the triumphs of homegrown musical heroes and see their impact on each successive generation of music makers. This book is a collaboration between Camino Books and the Philadelphia Music Alliance that aims to both preserve contributions of the past and increase awareness of music's place in our collective future. Royalties from the sales of this book will go to The Philadelphia Music Alliance.