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The book, subtitled The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson , serves to correct this erasure. It does not merely tell the story of his life—his rise from Charleston, South Carolina, to the sweaty, windowless "Snakepit" studio in Detroit—it deconstructs his revolutionary technique.
: A technical deep dive into Jamerson’s gear, including his famous "Funk Machine" (1962 Fender Precision Bass) and Ampeg B-15 amp. It includes a stylistic appreciation by bassist Anthony Jackson.
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James Jamerson is the most influential bassist you’ve likely heard a thousand times but might not have known by name. As the "invisible entity" behind the Motown sound, Jamerson provided the rhythmic and melodic heartbeat for the majority of the label's hits in the 1960s and 1970s. The book authored by Allan Slutsky (under the pen name Dr. Licks), is the definitive tribute to his legacy. What is the "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" Book?