Larry Magid Discusses ‘The Philadelphia Music Book’
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central Library highlighted the work of Larry Magid, who discussed his work, The Philadelphia Music Book, during a sold-out event held on Thursday, Nov….
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Parkway Central Library highlighted the work of Larry Magid, who discussed his work, The Philadelphia Music Book, during a sold-out event held on Thursday, Nov. 20.
According to the Free Library of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Music Book: Sounds of a City is a 340-page coffee-table book featuring 284 bios of musicians and others from Philadelphia's music industry who have made a national or international impact through their work. Throughout the book, readers encounter stories about the early pioneers of modern music in the city, information about historic venues, and accounts of significant music events and festivals in the Philadelphia area.
"It is a reflection of Philadelphia's great talents in many genres, including rock 'n' roll, folk, Americana, jazz, the blues, classical, musical theatre, hip-hop, EDM, and music on the radio, television, and movies, among other topics. It's a must-read for anyone interested in music or the history of Philadelphia," noted the library.
Magid is regarded as a prominent figure in Philadelphia's music history, co-creating the Electric Factory along with his partners Allen, Jerry, and Herb Spivak, created the Electric Factory. He shaped the city's counterculture and music scene, helping turn pop music into an appreciated 20th-century art form. Magid, whose roots are based in West Philadelphia, has appeared at Uptown Theater's R&B shows.
