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About this book
In a state widely considered ground zero for civil rights struggles, Huntsville became an unlikely venue for racial reconciliation. Huntsvilles recently formed NASA station drew new residents from throughout the country, and across the world, to the Rocket City. This influx of fresh perspectives informed the citys youth. Soon, dozens of vibrant rock bands and soul groups, characteristic of the era but unique in Alabama, were formed. Set against the bitter backdrop of segregation, Huntsville musiciansblack and whitefound common ground in rock and soul music. Whether playing to desegregated audiences, in desegregated bands or both, Huntsville musicians were boldly moving forward, ushering in a new era. Through interviews with these musicians, local author Jane DeNeefe recounts this unique and important chapter in Huntsvilles history.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface. The Rocket City Rockophiles
- Introduction. From Cotton Market to Missile Command
- 1. We’re Standing on Their Shoulders: Origins of Huntsville Rock and Soul
- 2. Shake It Over Sputnik: Huntsville in the Fifties
- 3. Segregated City: Councill High School, the Grove and the Chitlin Circuit
- 4. Rocking Redstone and the 55th Army Band
- 5. Finding Common Ground: Blues, Jazz and Soul
- 6. The British Invasion: The Baby Boomers Meet the Beatles
- 7. Ivy Joe and the Snowballs Integrate Huntsville High School
- 8. 1967: Eight Miles High
- 9. Hey, Mr. Spaceman
- 10. Moon, Turn the Tides
- Bibliography
- About the Author