Legendary guitarist Robert “Boogie” Bowles shared the stage with Smokey Robinson for 25 years after a career supporting some of the biggest R&B recordings of such artists as Tavares, Jerry Butler, Peaches and Herb and others. Bowles played a key role in the sound of Tavares’ “Sky High,” which is being reissued this month, and which we recently remembered in all its glory in a new review.
Bowles has now told his event-filled story (with co-author Kathleen Greer Greaves) in his new book, Behind the Boogie: How I Became Guitarist for a Motown Legend. In the book Bowles talks about his enviable career and also gives advice to aspiring musicians based on his long experience.
To see Behind the Boogie, click on the picture top left, or visit Bowles’ site at www.boogiebowles.com.
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