by Quentis Scott-Adams (Author)
"RISE AND SHINE: A GO-GO LEGEND," chronicles the life of GO-GO music pioneer, Jacquel "Reo" Edwards a legendary producer and songwriter for some of the greatest music in the history of GO-GO, the official music genre of Washington, DC. From his humble roots as the son of sharecroppers, to a thriving career managing some of the most successful bands in GO-GO music, Edwards was steadfast in his creativity, determination and perseverance. He further solidified his status in the culture with custom-designed speakers and sound systems tailored to capture the intricacies of the GO-GO sound. Reo's focused and faith-driven success story is riveting, exciting and penetrating, and offers a unique look not only at the life of an extraordinary individual who has made an indelible mark on the history of GO-GO music, but one who gives us deep insight into the self-taught craftsmanship he perfected to succeed in music production.
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