Rhys Roberts

I am a big fan of Stuart's work! I read "Detroit 67", "Memphis 68", "Young Soul Rebels" and will pre-order "Harlem 69". Stuart is great story teller and adds some fascinating anecdotes. I love the way that the story of soul unfolds month by month against the backdrop of the times: Vietnam, MLK, city riots and the civil rights movement. "Detroit 67" was a real insight into the workings of Motown and the movie is well worth watching. I never realized the extent of the professional / personal interrelationships between many of the great Motown soul acts of the day and Berry Gordy. It was also a surprise to know how bad things got for the Supremes and how the happy faces in the "public eye" hid a deep hatred within the group. "Memphis 68" starts with the handover of power from the City Mayor...the tension and heat of the deep South are palpable and rise from the pages with each chapter. It also becomes very apparent how short and tragic many of the lives of our favorites stars were back in the day. Can't wait for the final part...