Gamson, Joshua
The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, the Music, the Seventies in San Francisco
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312425692
- author:
- Gamson, Joshua
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.97 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography / Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, the Music, the Seventies in San Francisco In the 1970s, a young singer with a powerful voice and a flair for the dramatic emerged as a symbol of liberation and self-expression. This is the story of Sylvester, a true original who embodied the spirit of a generation. From his gospel roots to his rise as a disco sensation, Sylvester's life was a testament to the power of music and performance. Joshua Gamson's biography takes us on a journey through the vibrant culture of San Francisco's Castro district, where Sylvester found his place and his voice. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the era, Gamson brings to life the parties, the dancing, and the music that defined a moment in American history. This is a story of freedom, of self-discovery, and of the enduring power of art to transform and uplift.
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