Working In The White House, Rick James, NYC's '60s Pop Music Scene

The Leonard Lopate Show | Mar 21, 2017

Alyssa Mastromonaco recalls her time working in the Obama White House as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. Author George Colabella and Charles "JR" Penzabene discuss the book, Taking It From The Top... One More Time. The Italian American pop trio rose to fame during the late 50s and early 60s with their song “My Only Love.” Peter Benjaminson traces the career of Rick James from playing in a band with Neil Young to achieving mainstream success with his blend of rock and funk.

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