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"In Mickey Stevenson, Motown’s “First A & R Man,” long time fans and those newly introduced to the legend of Motown will all be riveted by this intimate look from the unsung hero himself.. This book is essential reading for anyone who loves Motown, soul music, popular music, or anyone who is or wants to be involved in the music business."
"Stevenson’s new book is a must read about the man who “carried a big stick and knew how to use it.” He tells how Gordy made him the “backbone” of the company – as portrayed in Gordy’s “Motown: The Musical” – and why. The book is 254 pages of the blood, sweat and tears that built and drove the Motown dynasty." ... Larry Buford, Soundtracks.com
"The A&R Man is a behind-the-music page turner that will ignite the senses. Tears will fall, jaws will drop, laughter will escape in unexpected bursts." ... Goodreads.com
"Stevenson offers some straight-no-chaser revelations about his Motown experience – shining light on the love, hate and heartbreak embraced and endured by himself and other unsung heroes of Hitsville." ... Los Angeles Sentinel
"He doesn't sugar coat the rough edges of his real life stories; so the reader essentially rides shotgun, shoulder to shoulder with Stevenson, back in time to the beginnings before Berry Gordy dubbed him The First A&R Man of Motown Records. Mickey shines light on the love, hate and heartbreak embraced and endured by himself and other unsung heroes of Hitsville, USA during an era that spanned race wars and segregation all the way to the infamous Motown 25 and beyond." ... Amazon
"Exclusive Insight: Gain valuable knowledge from "The A&R Man," a book that offers unparalleled industry wisdom." ... California Copyright Conference Scholarship Fund
"His book traces those early days and details his relationship with some of the most popular artists of our time like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Detroit Spinners, Velvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas and many more plus the initial connection with BERRY GORDY." ... Kev Roberts, Mixcloud
"The book highlights the "real life" stories of Motown's early days, including his work with the Funk Brothers and artists like Marvin Gaye, whom he convinced to sing R&B." ... Takin' A Walk
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