In Behind the Boogie: How I Became Guitarist for a Motown Legend, Boogie shares his principles and trials to success with other musicians, which commemorates his 25 years of playing guitar for Mowtown legend Smokey Robinson.
In this riverting biographical account, Boogie's’ story takes the reader not only “Behind the Boogie,” but behind the scenes of how popular hit songs like “I Will Survive,” “Shake Your Groove Thing,” and “Reunited” were recorded, and what life was like as a musician on the road during the turbulent 1960s and the Civil Rights unrest. He’s played on the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack and has recorded with famed producers Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff and Freddie Perren & Dino Fekaris, to name a few. From the day he was discovered by the “Ice Man” Jerry Butler, Bowles’ journey of rhythm and blues follows the course from band performer, studio musician, songwriter, producer, and arranger, to music publisher. Despite hitting the charts with a “bullet” and later hitting rock-bottom, Boogie exemplifies how a seasoned musician sustains longevity in the entertainment business and how he’s shared the course for more than two decades performing with Smokey Robinson.
In this riverting biographical account, Boogie's’ story takes the reader not only “Behind the Boogie,” but behind the scenes of how popular hit songs like “I Will Survive,” “Shake Your Groove Thing,” and “Reunited” were recorded, and what life was like as a musician on the road during the turbulent 1960s and the Civil Rights unrest. He’s played on the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack and has recorded with famed producers Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff and Freddie Perren & Dino Fekaris, to name a few. From the day he was discovered by the “Ice Man” Jerry Butler, Bowles’ journey of rhythm and blues follows the course from band performer, studio musician, songwriter, producer, and arranger, to music publisher. Despite hitting the charts with a “bullet” and later hitting rock-bottom, Boogie exemplifies how a seasoned musician sustains longevity in the entertainment business and how he’s shared the course for more than two decades performing with Smokey Robinson.
Recorded between 1985- 2000 "The Best Of Boogie" is a compilation of original music composed and produced by Boogie for various musical projects. Most of the tracks were recorded "old school" with 24 track 2" tape and live musicians. "Boogie" plays nylon, steel string and electric guitar. On the song "Lifemates", Boogie lends his vocal talent.
This single recording is written and produced by Robert "Boogie" Bowles.
Background vocals by EBBA and featuring Serena Henry, "Don't Crowd Out Christ At Christmas" is destined to be a gospel Christmas standard.
Background vocals by EBBA and featuring Serena Henry, "Don't Crowd Out Christ At Christmas" is destined to be a gospel Christmas standard.
