{"product_id":"and-the-band-plays-on-the-life-story-of-larry-dodson-of-the-bar-kays-paperback","title":"And the Band Plays On: The LIfe Story of Larry Dodson of The Bar-Kays - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarry Dodson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShelia Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, it's here  The much anticipated and surprisingly candid memoir of songwriter, producer, gold and platinum-selling artist, Larry Dodson, lead singer of the iconic Funk and R\u0026amp;B band, The Bar-Kays. With the help of author\/editor Shelia E. Bell, Dodson opens up to let the world in on what this journey has been like for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom overcoming difficult family problems to battling and overcoming drug addiction and alcohol abuse, industry controversy, and all of the demons that often come along with being a living Funk legend for almost five decades, Larry recalls and talks candidly about the peaks and valleys of The Bar-Kays' career. His wonderful wife, Marie, without a doubt has been the saving grace that has gotten him to this point. Only a handful of bands share the history that The Bar-Kays share. With Larry's recent surprise announcement to his band, family, fans, and friends that he is retiring from The Bar-Kays, fans will find this book to be not only an extra special read, but a collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacking up soul legends such as Otis Redding and countless other soul and R\u0026amp;B icons both in and out of the recording studio, teaming up with music giants like Isaac Hayes to help create the Oscar-winning sound tracks theme from Shaft, collaborating with Funk legends such as Sly Stone, Larry Dodson and The Bar-Kays have done it all and Larry talks about it all in \"And the Band Plays On.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128446718087,"sku":"9780999268117","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d494fc7b691b1dc08084fed9f14470de.webp?v=1732595541","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/and-the-band-plays-on-the-life-story-of-larry-dodson-of-the-bar-kays-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}