Milling About with Gary U.S. Bonds

Gary U.S. Bonds joins host Robin Milling to talk about his new book, By U.S. Bonds, Thats My Story. Written with a foreword by Steven Van Zandt, its an autobiography thats a love story, according to co-writer Stephen Cooper who helped Gary organize his life into 20 chapters. Impossible as that seems, the stories are classic such as meeting Bruce Springsteen and forming a friendship that still thrives. As Gary recalls Bruce came to his show in New Jersey circa 76 and years later called him to record Dedication. Gary tells Robin he repaid the favor, gifting Bruce a 57 Chevy with Dedication emblazoned on the fender. Bruce still proudly drives it around Jersey. Garys career began during the racially charged 50s where music might be color blind but the world certainly wasnt. He says hed perform at all-white clubs, painfully aware of the segregation, but blended in as an entertainer and never had a problem. It was only touring with Dick Clarks Caravan of Stars in the early 60s that he experienced racism when he couldnt stay at the same hotel as white bands like Bobby Rydell. At 74, Gary has lived a life of music and still does celebrating his birthday at BB Kings in NYC where musicians come to honor his musical legacy. Theres plenty more story to be told. Visit http://www.garyusbonds.com
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