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Amateur musician, teacher, and historian, Steve Williams has been playing his guitar and singing for decades—on street corners, in sundry bar gigs, even in church, while making his living as a longtime, award-winning classroom schoolteacher across seven different states. Drawing on his lifetime love of music and history, this is Steve's first published book. He and his wife make their home in Maui.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Music Titans: 250 Greatest Recording Artists of the Past 100 Years is a work of non-fiction by author Steve Williams in the entertainment history, music, and journalism genres. In this interesting walk through music history, the author ranks and profiles the most influential musicians from the past century. Using a well-defined metric not based on specific sales or corporate figures, the book offers biographical details and insightful discussions on artists from various genres, from early 20th-century legends to contemporary chart-toppers. This comprehensive guide celebrates the profound impact of these artists on music history and culture, making it an ideal addition to any music lover's collection.
Author Steve Williams writes with passion and engagement for his subject matter in a truly delightful and enlightening read. The book's structure, with each artist meticulously ranked and profiled, provides a fascinating journey through music history that is easy to navigate and wonderful to pick up for a quick chapter of legacy whenever you have the time. The clear and well-explained metric used for ranking added credibility and depth to the author’s own opinions and discussions, and whether you agree with the ranking order or not, Steve’s insights and reasonings are fascinating to explore. I enjoyed learning new, intriguing facts about both well-known and lesser-known artists, and the biographical details and stories are captivating, offering a deeper appreciation for the artists' contributions to music through engaging vivid language. The diverse range of genres and eras make it a rich, inclusive celebration of music, making it the perfect coffee table book to spark conversations and get people really listening to and engaging with music again. Overall, Music Titans is a must-read for any music enthusiast and I would certainly recommend it.
