Standing On Solid Ground: The Sidney Barnes Autobiography

[Chalky]

What Do These Artists All Have In Common:

Mary J. Blyth, Puff Daddy, 50 Cent, Stevie Wonder, B.B.King, Jackie Wilson, Bo Diddley, Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters,

Earth Wind & Fire, Iggy Pop, Beasty Boys, Mona Lisa Young, Santana, Janis Joplin, Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Dramatics, Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, George Clinton & P Funk, Donnie Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, Dells, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Dolly Parton, Teddy Pendergrass, Gloria Gaynor, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & Supremes, Berry Gordy Jr., Gene Chandler, Led Zeppelin, Canned Heat, Four Tops, Lou Rawls, Wilson Pickett, Jerry Butler, Moody Blues, Bootsy Collins, Chicago, Jackson Five, Sly & Family Stone, Sam And Dave, Steve Miller Band, Lieber & Stroller , Jefferson Airplane , Jethro Tull , Buddy Miles , Jean Carter , J.J. Jackson , Theresa Lindsey, Andre Williams , Mike Terry, Charles Stepney - Kenny Rogers , Staple Singers , Flirtations , Denise Williams , Jerry Cook , Tommy Hunt, Edwin Starr, Lloyd Price, Eddie Holman, Buddy Rich, Pig Meat Markcum, J.J. Barnes, Herbie Mann, Soul Sisters , Hoagy Lands , EMPD, Parliament, Rotary Connection, Ramsey Lewis, Albert King, Timothy Wilson, & Many Others!

They Have All Either Appeared In Concert, Worked In The Recording Studio, Have Sampled Or Recorded The Songs Of...Sidney Barnes

(source https://www.sidneybarnes.net/index1.htm)

Sidney Barnes, a firm favourite of Soul fans from all around the globe is proud to announce the release of his new self published autobiography titled "Standing On Solid Ground.

An enthralling read about his days growing up on the segregated South with dreams of being a show business star. The story tells us of how he became involved with Motown, Golden World, Chess and many other record labels and of his popularity on the Northern Soul scene in the UK and further afield.

With a lot of personal stories, and a lot of stories about the stars Sid knew and worked with on shows and in the studio. And about the women he loved and the hearts he broke along the way. Co-written by Sidney and Tom Write, it is 600 pages of fine reading and its selling price is $24.99. Any one interested in purchasing a personally autographed book please contact Sidney at sidbarnes2@juno.com

He also have a hot new 3 song EP single on the world market entitled "Living In A Digital world", Funky Soul. The Cd is on sale at iTunes and Amazon.com.

Sid would like to thank everyone for sharing this journey with him.

Visit Sid's website to read more about him, view his gallery and listen to his music https://www.sidneybarnes.net/index1.htm

[Amsterdam Russ]

Glad to see this has been picked up again. Seems the last thread about this was largely ignored.

Got to be essential reading without a doubt!