Band People: the artistry and economics of supporting musicians

Thom Dunn

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Band People: Life and Work in Popular Music is a new book from writer and musician Franz Nicolay that turns the spotlight on the unsung heroes of rock & roll: the backing band. Specifically, the people who have made careers for themselves as supporting musicians, often for a multitude of different bandleaders.

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