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First biography of The Rat Pack -- Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop et al -- the original Swingers. Brilliant and beautifully written story of their rise and fall, and their connections with the Kennedys and the Mafia, which will appeal to fans of Swingers!, Goodfellas and Nick Tosches' Dino. They alit in Las Vegas for a month to make a movie and play a historic nightclub gig they called the Summit; they hit Miami, the Utah desert, Palm Springs, Chicago, Atlantic City, Beverly Hills, Hollywood back lots, illegal gambling dens, saloons, yachts, private jets, the White House itself. It was sauce and vinegar and eau de cologne and sour mash whiskey and gin and smoke and perfume and silk and neon and skinny lapels and tail fins and rockets to the sky. It was swinging and sighing and being a sharpie, it was cutting a figure and digging a scene. while and Joey Bishop when they asked him and Jack Kennedy and Sam Giancana and tables full of cronies and who knew how many broads. It was the ultimate spasm of traditional showbiz -- both the last and the most of its kind. It was the Rat Pack. It was beautiful. Rat Pack Confidential -- you're never far from a cocktail, a swingin' affair and a fist-fight.
This book investigates the rise and fall of the original Rat Pack, exploring their intertwined careers, personal lives, and notorious connections. Shawn Levy, an acclaimed biographer, delves into the lives of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop, chronicling their legendary era of entertainment. The narrative weaves together their professional triumphs, personal struggles, and their complex relationships with figures like the Kennedys and the Mafia, painting a vivid picture of a bygone showbiz era. Levy utilizes a rich, evocative prose style to capture the essence of their
This biography is recognized for its comprehensive and engaging portrayal of the Rat Pack, capturing the essence of their era. Levy's meticulous research and vibrant writing style are frequently highlighted, bringing the personalities and events to life for readers. The book is often recommended for its detailed exploration of the group's influence on entertainment and their complex relationships with powerful figures. It serves as a definitive account of this iconic period in popular culture.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
ISBN-10:
000774398X
ISBN-13:
9780007743988
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