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Book Synopsis: A journey back through the music, madness, and unparalleled freedom of an era of change-the '70s-as told through the life of ultra-fabulous superstar Sylvester Imagine a pied piper singing in a dazzling falsetto, wearing glittering sequins, and leading the young people of the nation to San Francisco and on to liberation where nothing was straight-laced or old-fashioned. And everyone, finally, was welcome-to come as themselves. This is not a fairy tale. This was real, mighty real, and disco sensation Sylvester was the piper. Joshua Gamson-a Yale-trained pop culture expert-uses him, a boy who would be fabulous, to lead us through the story of the '70s when a new era of change liberated us from conformity and boredom. Gamson captures the exuberant life, feeling, energy, and fun of a generation's wonderful, magical waking up-from the parties to the dancing and music. The story begins with a little black boy who started with nothing but a really big voice. We follow him from the Gospel chorus to the glory days in the Castro where a generation shook off its shame as Sylvester sang and began his rise as part of a now-notorious theatrical troup called the Cockettes. Celebrity, sociology, and music history mingle and merge around this endlessly entertaining story of a singer who embodied the freedom, spirit, and flamboyance of a golden moment in American culture.
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Step back in time and relive the magic of the '70s with The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, the Music, the Seventies in San Francisco. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the music, madness, and unparalleled freedom of an era of change, where conformity was cast aside and individuality was celebrated.
Imagine a charismatic and ultra-fabulous superstar named Sylvester, leading the young people of the nation to San Francisco and beyond, embracing a newfound liberation. Joshua Gamson, a Yale-trained pop culture expert, expertly chronicles Sylvester's remarkable life and uses him as a symbol for the spirit of an entire generation.
From Sylvester's glittering performances, bedazzled in sequins and singing in his dazzling falsetto, to the legendary parties and electrifying dance floors, The Fabulous Sylvester captures the essence of an unforgettable era. This is not just a fairy tale; it's a true story that will transport you to a time when anything was possible, and everyone was welcome to come as themselves.
Starting from humble beginnings as a little black boy with a powerful voice, Sylvester's journey takes you from the Gospel chorus to the glory days in the Castro, where he became a pivotal figure in the notorious theatrical troupe known as the Cockettes. Throughout the book, celebrity anecdotes, sociological insights, and music history intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of a singer who embodied the freedom, spirit, and flamboyance of a golden moment in American culture.
Don't miss out on this immersive and entertaining experience. Immerse yourself in the exuberant life, feeling, energy, and fun of a generation awakening to their true selves. The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, the Music, the Seventies in San Francisco will transport you back to a time when the world was your dance floor and the sky was the limit.
Click here to grab your copy of this must-read book and embark on an extraordinary journey through one of the most iconic eras in American history.
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