Rose 'The Real' McCoy Comes To The Tank 2/19-21

"Rose 'The Real' McCoy: A Musical Tribute to a Living Legend of Soul"

Friday, February 19, 2010; 7:30pm
Saturday, February 20, 2010; 7:30pm
Sunday, February 21, 2010; 5:30pm
$15
Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Before it was Rock 'n' Roll it was Rhythm and Blues. At a time when music was segregated, African American songwriters had to turn to white outlets if they wanted their music heard on the radio or sold in record stores. The daughter of a poor Arkansas farmer, Rose Marie McCoy started out performing in Harlem clubs before writing songs for such luminaries as Ike & Tina Turner, Nat King Cole and Elvis Presley. In Rose "The Real" McCoy: A Musical Tribute to a Living Legend of Soul, acclaimed singer/actress Sandra Reaves-Phillips pays tribute to the great rhythm and blues legends of the 1950's and early 60's. Culled from over twenty hours of interviews, Rose tells the story of one independent, determined songwriter's climb to fame, the legends she met along the way, and features live performances by eighty-seven-year old Ms. McCoy herself!

Performed by Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Featuring Rose Marie McCoy

Presale tickets are available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96702