Band on the Bus
Band on the Bus

Author: Richard King

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2017-07-03

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 0750984546

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When nine friends set out from England in 1969 to travel the world in a double-decker bus called 'Hairy Pillock', little did they know that they would become honorary citizens of Texas, hold the keys to New York, release a record in Australia, perform for the Shah and Empress of Iran, and appear on countless television and radio shows around the world. Their epic three-year journey, which began as a bet with the landlord of their local pub, took them across perilous roads through Europe to Iran and Afghanistan, through the Khyber Pass to Pakistan and India, then to Australia and, finally, the United States and Canada. Initially planning on getting work as export salesmen, they soon had to supplement their meagre funds by performing the folk songs they sang in the pubs back home, after which they achieved minor stardom as The Philanderers throughout Australia and the US. This light-hearted account follows the group on their trip across deserts and mountains, as they undertook an incredible expedition that would be impossible today.

On the Bus with Bill Monroe
On the Bus with Bill Monroe

Author: Mark Hembree

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2022-04-26

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0252053419

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A backstage audition led Mark Hembree into a five-year stint (1979–1984) as the bassist for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. Hembree’s journey included playing at the White House and on the acclaimed album Master of Bluegrass. But it also put him on a collision course with the rigors of touring, the mysteries of Southern culture, and the complex personality of bandleader-legend Bill Monroe. Whether it’s figuring out the best time for breakfast (early) or for beating the boss at poker (never), Hembree gives readers an up-close look at the occasionally exalting, often unglamorous life of a touring musician in the sometimes baffling, always colorful company of a bluegrass icon. The amusing story of a Yankee fish out of water, On the Bus with Bill Monroe mixes memoir with storytelling to recount the adventures of a Northerner learning new ways and the Old South.

The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish
The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

Author: Lil Miss Hot Mess

Publisher: Running Press Kids

Published: 2020-05-05

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 0762467649

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Playing off "The Wheels on the Bus," this nursery rhyme book from a founder of Drag Queen Story Hour is a fun, freewheeling celebration of being your most fabulous self. The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Written by a founding member of the nationally recognized Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH), this playful picture book offers a quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme by illustrating all of the ways to "work it". The story plays off "The Wheels on the Bus" as it follows a drag queen who performs her routine in front of an awestruck audience. A fun frenzy of fierceness, this book will appeal to readers of all ages.

The Fuss on the Bus
The Fuss on the Bus

Author: Heather Pindar

Publisher: Lerner Publications TM

Published: 2024-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! There's just one rule on Sid's bus: no fuss. But then the children and animals climb on board and things get out of control! This delightful story includes age-appropriate text and a reading comprehension activity to support emerging readers.

Tales from the Trails of a Rock 'n' Roll Bus Driver
Tales from the Trails of a Rock 'n' Roll Bus Driver

Author: Jerry Fitzpatrick

Publisher: Cowboy Buddha Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780985607609

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Combining life-in-the-limelight stories and personal life experiences, Jerry Fitzpatrick shares his journeys of driving legendary entertainers and their crews. From rock musicians to women wrestlers, Fitzpatrick has worked with the best (and most notorious) performers. In a conversational tone laced with humor, Fitzpatrick gives his accounts of colorful rock 'n' roll stories, both from on and off the stage. You'll also discover tales of redemption, love, happiness and sadness. Fitzpatrick has been privileged to work with a variety of artists and their crews - from Barbara Mandrell, Queensryche and The Grateful Dead to Courtney Love, Emmylou Harris, Eddie Murphy and many more. Come along for the ride and see for yourself!

Living with the Dead
Living with the Dead

Author: Rock Scully

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 0815411634

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This memoir chronicles the Dead's seminal years: 1965-1985.

The Magic Puzzle
The Magic Puzzle

Author: Inderjit Puaar

Publisher: Inq Publications

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780957086708

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Lets you join Bradley the Bus on his adventure to find three missing pieces of a MAGIC puzzle. This book encourages children to read and teaches them about different modes of transport, countries and cultures, as well as stimulating their imagination. It also features road safety advice.

Queen Unseen - My Life with the Greatest Rock Band of the 20th Century: Revised and with Added Material
Queen Unseen - My Life with the Greatest Rock Band of the 20th Century: Revised and with Added Material

Author: Peter Hince

Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre

Published: 2015-10-11

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1784188794

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Imagine being alongside one of the greatest bands in the history of rock, touring the world and being there as they perform at some of the best and biggest music venues in the world. Peter Hince didn't have to imagine: for more than a decade, he lived a life that other people can only dream of as he worked with Queen as head of their road crew. In 1973, Queen was the support act for Mott the Hoople, for whom Peter was a roadie. Back then, Queen had to content themselves with being second on the bill and the world had not yet woken up to the flamboyant talent of Freddie Mercury. Peter started working full time for Queen just as they were making A Night at the Opera, the album which catapulted them to international stardom. In this intimate and affectionate book, Peter recalls the highlights of his years with the band. He was with Freddie when he composed 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'; he was responsible for making sure that Freddie's stage performances went without a hitch - and was often there to witness his famed tantrums! He was also party to the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll which are invariably part of life on the road with a rock band.

Cheech the School Bus Driver
Cheech the School Bus Driver

Author: Cheech Marin

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2007-06-26

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0061132012

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When the students who ride Cheech's schoolbus enter the Battle of the Bands, they are willing to try almost anything to prove that mariachi can beat rock-and-roll.