History of the Birth of the Detroit Sound

S.R. Boland, Detroit music historian and promoter, and author of The Birth of the Detroit Sound: 1940-1964, and Detroit News music/radio/pop culture writer, Susan Whitall author of Women of Motown, will discuss Detroit’s important role in the formative years of rock ‘n roll on Monday, September 27^th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Royal Oak Public

From the 1940’s through the early 1960’s, Detroit contributed its own distinctive regional character to the emerging rock ‘n roll music form and became a hub of industry activity.  Detroit built its reputation upon a wealth of superb singers and musicians. Freat talents like John Lee Hooker, Hank Ballard & the Midnighters and many more sprang from Detroit. Many record labels, including Fortune and Fox, also thrived in metro Detroit before Motown Records.

The program will be held in Friends Auditorium. Registration is suggested. Visit ropl.org or call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-246-3727 to sign up for this free program.