Encyclopedia of Rhythm and Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups

Encyclopedia of Rhythm and Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups by Rosalsky, Mitch. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780810836631.

A devoted collector of rhythm and blues music, Rosalsky lists over 1,000 groups alphabetically and cross-references them to allow readers to see when individuals have performed with multiple groups. He provides not only information about the groups themselves, but also considerable trivia about individual members of them, along with discographies and photographs. An appendix lists performers alphabetically and refers them to the groups or groups they were with. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)