And the Band Plays On

<p>Finally it's here! The much anticipated and surprisingly candid memoir of songwriter producer gold and platinum-selling artist Larry Dodson lead singer of the iconic Funk and R&B band The Bar-Kays. With the help of author/editor Shelia E. Bell Dodson opens up to let the world in on what this journey has been like for him.</p><p>From overcoming difficult family problems to battling and overcoming drug addiction and alcohol abuse industry controversy and all of the demons that often come along with being a living Funk legend for almost five decades Larry recalls and talks candidly about the peaks and valleys of The Bar-Kays’ career. His wonderful wife Marie without a doubt has been the saving grace that has gotten him to this point. Only a handful of bands share the history that The Bar-Kays share. With Larry’s recent surprise announcement to his band family fans and friends that he is retiring from The Bar-Kays fans will find this book to be not only an extra special read but a collector’s item.</p><p>Backing up soul legends such as Otis Redding and countless other soul and R&B icons both in and out of the recording studio teaming up with music giants like Isaac Hayes to help create the Oscar-winning sound tracks theme from Shaft collaborating with Funk legends such as Sly Stone Larry Dodson and The Bar-Kays have done it all and Larry talks about it all in “And the Band Plays On.”</p>