This is the first-ever official biography of the unjustly forgotten 'Father of Soul Music'. A notable R'n'B chart success in his day, his songs are now better known through covers, such as Peggy Lee's version of "Fever". Mystery surrounds his death in prison, attributed by some to a beating by a guard. Gone at the age of 30, he remains one of the most important voices in black music.
- ISBN10 0857681370
- ISBN13 9780857681379
- Publish Date 24 June 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 April 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Titan Books Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 352
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780857681379