Jerry Wasserman
June 27th, 2025
Following World War II, Black lives and the American society were transformed through the civil rights movement. Jerry Wasserman explores the shift in Life Could Be a Dream (McFarland and Company, Inc, $49.95). He shines a spotlight on the new popular African American music–electrified blues combos, rhythm and blues shouters and balladeers, gospel and doo-wop quartets. By the late fifties, rock ‘n’ roll was taking over and these sounds were being pushed aside. This book offers a look at the singers, musicians and lyrics from 1946–1956 and explores connections to the socio-political dreams of Black America. Wasserman lives in Vancouver. He is a professor at UBC, a writer and an actor. 9781476697116
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