Author Howard Bloom & Gary U.S. Bonds Up Next on THE SOUNDS OF FILM

Gary U.S. Bonds had his first smash hit in 1960 with the relentless pounder "New Orleans.”

The follow-up was the now legendary 'party' record, "Quarter to Three," a number one hit with a spirit and energy that would eventually inspire and influence a generation. In fact, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame lists "Quarter to Three" as one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
Over the next three years, Gary co-wrote and recorded hit after good-time hit; "School is Out," "School is In," "Dear Lady Twist," "Twist, Twist Senora," "Seven Day Weekend" and others. He performed throughout the world, rising to a status so high that on a 1963 tour of Europe, he headlined above a group of relative newcomers... The Beatles.

A rare distinction for Gary is that he managed to transcend the decades with hits. His inspiration for Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Van Zandt, who had grown up on Bonds' music led to a chance meeting in 1980. A friendship developed and, shortly after, a musical collaboration which resulted in Bonds' "Dedication" and "On the Line" LPs, with singles: "This Little Girl Is Mine," "Out of Work," "Jolé Blon" and "Daddy's Come Home". Reviews noted "...His gritty, soulful and powerful vocals... even better than before...". Gary received a Recording Academy / GRAMMYs nomination for Rock Male Vocalist in 1982 for "Dedication".
Gary U.S. Bonds will be performing in NYC at The Iridium on March 31st.

Brooklyn’s Howard Bloom is a multifaceted author, scientist, and cultural critic whose work spans across various fields such as evolutionary biology, psychology, physics, and mass communication. He is known for his thought-provoking books that challenge conventional wisdom and his innovative approach to studying mass behavior. Bloom has published many books, including The Lucifer Principle, Global Brain, The Genius of the Beast, and The God Problem, which have received critical acclaim from scholars and public figures alike.
Bloom's contributions to science are remarkable. He has founded three international scientific groups that explore the concepts of group selection, paleopsychology, and space development, respectively. Bloom has also published his scientific articles in leading journals such as arxiv.org, PhysicaPlus, New Ideas in Psychology, and Across Species Comparisons and Psychopathology.

Bloom's expertise in mass behavior extends to the realm of popular culture, where he has used his unique methodology to sustain the careers of numerous music icons, including Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Bette Midler and Billy Joel. Bloom's contribution to the music industry has generated billions of dollars in revenues, making him one of the most successful music industry consultants of all time.
Bloom's writings have appeared in publications such as Washington Post, The The Wall Street Journal, WIRED, Knight-Ridder Financial News Service, the Village Voice and Cosmopolitan. He was a featured guest on The Joe Rogan Experience. Additionally, Bloom's video series, Howard the Humongous, is viewed by thousands on YouTube.

Bloom is the subject of the documentary film The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom.
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