
The Cool Gent: The Nine Lives Of Radio Legend Herb Kent
Known as the Cool Gent, King of the Dusties, and the Mayor of Bronzeville, Herb Kent is one of radio’s most illustrious and legendary stars. This fascinating autobiography details both the high and low points of Kent’s life—including his poverty-stricken childhood in the Chicago housing projects and his straight-A years at Northwestern University—while providing a vivid picture of African American...
File Size: 2675 KB
Print Length: 341 pages
Publisher: Chicago Review Press (February 1, 2009)
Publication Date: February 1, 2009
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B005HITQVO
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“I grew up listening to WVON in Chicago. I remember the first day it broadcasted and from the beginning Herb Kent was my favorite DJ. Ok, the writing style is not the greatest, but the story is and the memories that came back made this book for me....”
music, culture, and personalities from the second half of the 20th century to today. Despite not being a musician himself, Kent lived a typical rock 'n' roll lifestyle full of drugs, alcohol, all-night partying, and women, eventually hitting rock bottom where he finally faced his personal demons. Throughout the years, Kent has sustained his debonair, classy persona, and uncanny knack for picking timeless tunes.
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