The beat - Kip Lornell

An exploration of the social, cultural and musical phenomenon of African-American music largely known for its spirit, energy and vitality. It chronicles the development and popularity of go go music since its evolution in the early 1970s, when Chuck Brown left a Latin band to form the seminal go go band, Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers. It examines go go's immediate roots, and focuses on many of the key figures and institutions in go go culture, including Trouble Funk, E.U. (Experience Unlimited), Junkyard Band, Little Benny and the Masters, and Go Go Mickey. It also includes key DJs, such as Donnie Simkins, key promoters, like Ken Moore, and pioneer producers, such as Max Kidd and Maurice Shorter, as well as Web sites and record labels related to go go music.;In addition to the narrative, the volume includes a list of recommended recordings, as well as a selected list of articles concerning go go music published in a variety of periodicals.