Always the Queen: The Denise Lasalle Story

by Denise Lasalle, David Whiteis, David G. Whiteis

Book Overview

Denise LaSalle's journey took her from rural Mississippi to an unquestioned reign as the queen of soul-blues. From her early R&B classics to bold and bawdy demands for satisfaction, LaSalle updated the classic blueswoman's stance of powerful independence while her earthy lyrics about relationships connected with generations of female fans. Off-stage, she enjoyed ongoing success as a record label owner, entrepreneur, and genre-crossing songwriter.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252084942
• ISBN13: 9780252084942
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"