The cool gent the nine lives of radio legend Herb Kent /

Known as the Cool Gent, King of the Dusties, and the Mayor of Bronzeville, Herb Kent is one of radio's most illustrious and legendary stars. This autobiography details both the high and low points of Kent's life - including his poverty-stricken childhood in the Chicago housing projects and...

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Main Author: Kent, Herb.
Other Authors: Smallwood, David.
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : Lawrence Hill Books, ©2009.
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