R&B, Soul, and Funk Guitar: 1945- 1965 1945-1965 saw a radical and exciting shift in American popular music. Blues and Swing Jazz helped to produce a new musical Rhythm & Blues, which in turn set in motion the development of Soul, not to mention Rock'n'Roll. What united these genres was an emphasis on the beat, or "groove", over melody, that would culminate in the syncopated monochord workouts of Funk. This book has in-depth lessons, historical analysis, and rare photos of: Mickey Baker, Billy Butler, Steve Cropper, Cornell Dupree, Tiny Grimes, Jerry Jemmott, Curtis Mayfield, Johnny Moore, Jimmy Nolen, Ike Turner, Clif White, and Robert Ward. 86 pages, softbound with CD