A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 7: Wynonie Harris and “Good Rockin’ Tonight”
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Nov 19, 2018 AI Snips
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Phonomancers in Music
- Non-musicians can shape music by molding others' work.
- These "phonomancers" possess a vision and self-promotion skills.
Kay Kaiser's Success
- Kay Kaiser, a successful bandleader, didn't play any instruments.
- He focused on stage presence and entertainment.
Lucky Millinder's Talent Spotting
- Lucky Millinder, an important figure in Black music, had a knack for recognizing talent.
- He worked with artists like Bill Doggett and Dizzy Gillespie.