“ I remember you well at the Chelsea Hotel,” Leonard Cohen. #musicsky

“I remember you well at the Chelsea Hotel,” Leonard Cohen

I"m on the podcast LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUTHOR, talking about my book HAVE MERCY BABY: THE LIFE OF CLYDE MCPHATTER. #DOOWOP #DOO-WOP #CLYDEMCPHATTER #MONEYHONEY

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New book about Clyde McPhatter. He was lead singer of the Dominoes, founded The Drifters and boasted a great solo career. His personal life was a mess as he struggled with his sexuality and alcoholism. HAVE MERCY BABY: THE LIFE OF CLYDE MCPHATTER. #blacksky #musicsky #trans+queershitposters

This is going to be a fun event, which I'm doing with well-known music-historian David Menconi. This will follow book signing at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Busy in NC. #northcarolinamusichoffame #clydemcphatter #davidmenconi #wakeforestuniversity

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New book about one of the most important singers of the 1950s. Clyde Phatter was lead singer of the Dominoes, founded The Drifters and boasted a great solo career. HAVE MERCY BABY: THE LIFE OF CLYDE MCPHATTER. #musicsky

First weekend after pubication for HAVE MERCY BABY: THE LIFE OF CLYDE MCPHATTER Clyde McPhatter the book reached #11 on Amazon's Rock & Soul Biographies list. #clydemcphatter #havemercybaby Deborah McPhatter #bookSky #musicSky

To friends in the Phoenix area. Double-Emmy winner Brian Rosner and I will present our show FABULOUS FEMALES OF THE FIFTIES at the Arizona MusicFest in Scottsdale on March 6 at 10 am. Free, but booked out. However, RSVP anyway as slots will reopen. #musicsky
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New Billy Preston documentary on Amazon. But, I got there first. My book, THE FRIENDS OF BILLY PRESTON, published 10 yrs ago. It was the third book in the R&B SET: the first two books were THE DEATH OF JOHNNY ACE and THE FRIENDS OF MARY WELLS. #R&Bset #billypreston #marywells #johnnyace #musicsky

My latest book is out tomorrow. The bio of one of the most important singers of 1950s -- twice in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. But, a man who struggled with sexual identity and, in the end, alcoholism. #musicsky #news

Book is out Feb. 18
"Steve Bergsman’s deep research and eye for details tell the full story of this crucial singer’s life. With its honesty and the author’s musical expertise, provides McPhatter the respect he deserved." Aaron Cohen, author of Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music & Black Cultural Power

Very sad to hear Margaret Williams passed away. A true pioneer, she is best known as being a member of the Cookies. She was a dear friend and supporter of my R&R books. Remember Beatles song Chains? The Cookies sang it first. Favorite Cookies tune: "Don't Say Nothing Bad About My Baby."

Beloved ’60s TV Star Celebrates First Grammy Nom at Age 80 'Family Affair' star Kathy Garver is celebrating her first Grammy nomination at age 80 for her audiobook narration of 'Elvis, Rocky and Me.

From Parade Magazine. Buzz continues for book I co-wrote with Carol Connors. parade.com/news/kathy-g... #elvis #carolconnors #stevebergsman

So this is how Amazon/Audible is playing it. The two books about musicians up for Best Audiobook are being offered as a package, Hard to compete that way. #booksky

My wife and I at Palm Springs Film Feature. The documentary of my book Elvis, Rocky & Me premiered. #filmsky #booksky

Random moments from Palm Springs Film Festival. Miley Cyrus talking about theme song to Avatar III. #filmsky #musicsky

My wife Wendy, Natalia, Esther and Tara at Palm Springs Film Festival.

For fans of Vampire Weekend, from Scottsdale #musicsky

My book with singer-songwriter Carol Connors nominated for a Grammy: Best Audiobook. Wish me luck. Intense competition #grammy #elvispresley #carolconnors #musicsky

Lake Street Dive’s Rachael Price’s Jazzy side project, Rachael & Vilray #musicsky @rachaelprice @lakestreetdive

The boys of One Night In Memphis with classic gospel/folk tune.

Luke Combs at induction into North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. #musicsky

What's a visit to Palm Springs without being interviewed by Joey English. I think she has been doing the Joey English Show on radio for over 25 years. Discussing my co-write of the Carol Connors memoir, ELVIS, ROCKY & ME. The audiobook version now eligible for a Grammy. Wish the book luck. #booksky

In Palm Springs with singer/songwriter Carol Connors and Grammy winner David Longoria to plan our Grammy campaign for ELVIS, ROCKY & ME. #booksky

I spent Saturday Night with the LIT CHICKS book club talking about the book ELVIS, ROCKY & ME that I wrote with singer/songwriter Carol Connors. For a special treat, Carol called in to say hello and answer questions. Some of the ladies came to the talk in '60s hairdos. What a fun group. #booksky

Wow! ELVIS, ROCKY & ME is eligible for a GRAMMY in the new Audiobook Award Category. Wish me luck.

Design collective at Phx Art Museum presented the fashion of Anna Sui, who came to fame with ‘90s grunge. I brought my own model, my wife Wendy, #anasui #phoenixartmuseum #musicsky

Chandler, AZ. SRO for local fav Painted Soul. Here doing some EW&F. #paintedsoul #musicsky

Got together with Emmy winner Brian Rosner to create a music and talk presentation based on my two books about the great female singers of the 1950s. Our first showing is September 15 at the Verrado Community Center, Buckeye, AZ. #teresabrewer #dinahwashington

Got together with Emmy winner Brian Rosner to create a music and talk presentation based on my two books about the great female singers of the 1950s. Our first showing is September 15 at the Verrado Community Center, Buckeye, AZ. #teresabrewer #dinahwashington