Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll

Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll

Author: Jean Beauvoir

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2022-03-22

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1641604794

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The life and career of Haitian American musician Jean Beauvoir, a member of the legendary New York City punk band the Plasmatics Jean Beauvoir joined the Plasmatics in 1979, playing bass and keyboards for the most notorious band to emerge out of the New York City punk scene. By 1982, he was a member of Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, a retro-rock revival act headed by Steven Van Zandt. The Disciples of Soul videos played on MTV during the network's earliest years, making Beauvoir one of the first Black recording artists to cross the start-up music channel's "color line." Beauvoir went on to become a multi-platinum artist, producer, and songwriter. Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll follows his ride through the American music industry, detailing his encounters with rock stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Lita Ford, as well as the actor Sylvester Stallone, the billionaire executive Richard Branson, and even Donald Trump. Beauvoir also considers the manner in which his Haitian heritage has shaped his public image, his music, and his role as an activist for the dispossessed and the poor. Beauvoir's collaborations—and stories—span genres, including work with KISS, Debbie Harry, Lionel Richie, and the Ramones


Camp Rock 'n' Roll

Camp Rock 'n' Roll

Author: Judy Katschke

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0007180918

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Part one of a great two-book diary series featuring Mary-Kate and Ashley as you've never seen them before. School's out for summer and they're off to a music camp. Remember Pop Idol? Well, this time, it's Mary-Kate and Ashley's turn Mary-Kate and Ashley are off to a summer camp with a difference. It's called Camp Rock 'n' Roll, and it rocks Everyone has to be part of a girl band and take part in a Pop Idol-style competition to find the winner. Mary-Kate is determined to be the singing star in her group but one of the other girls, Lark, turns out to be the daughter of a famous rock-star, and she's inherited his great voice. Sounds like she'd be way better than Mary-Kate but she's too shy to perform Meanwhile, Ashley can't even get the other members of her band to agree on a name, never mind anything else. This music holiday camp is turning out to be hard work


How Can It Be?

How Can It Be?

Author: Ronnie Wood

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781905662364

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"Before he was a Rolling Stone, a Face, or a member of the Jeff Beck Group, Ronnie Wood flew the nest aged just 17 with his first band, the Birds. Featuring cameos by legends such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Rod Stewart, and Pete Townshend, Ronnie's adventures on the road to superstardom were handwritten in his private diary of 1965. Now, celebrating 50 years in rock 'n' roll, Ronnie Wood guides us through the pages of his rediscovered journal. With his ... new commentary, hand-drawn illustrations, and rare photos and memorabilia, Ronnie's trip through the sixties is introduced by his Stones bandmate Charlie Watts"--Jacket back.


Rock 'n' Roll Rebel

Rock 'n' Roll Rebel

Author: Ginger Rue

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1627539662

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Thirteen-year-old Tig Ripley has plenty of good reasons for starting an all-girl rock band. Never mind she doesn't play an instrument--she'll figure that out. Fronting a band is sure to propel her out of the background and into the spotlight at her middle school. So after a few weeks' worth of drumming lessons under her belt, she starts assembling her band. With her cousin Kyra agreeing to play bass, soon Tig has her piano-playing friend Olivia down for the keyboard. And then she convinces tough girl Robbie Chan to sign on as lead guitarist. With a cool name--Pandora's Box--all the band needs now is a killer lead singer. How hard can that be? But when Kyra invites obnoxious diva Haley Thornton to join the band, Tig realizes snagging a lead singer--the right lead singer--is not going to be easy. Everyone says the drummer is the heartbeat of a band--does Tig have what it takes to lead Pandora's Box?


Rock 'N' Roll Sweepstakes: Ian Hunter

Rock 'N' Roll Sweepstakes: Ian Hunter

Author: Campbell Devine

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781787601543

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"As the face and voice of Mott the Hoople and an inspirational solo artist, Ian Hunter has created incredible rock music that continues to influence groups, writers and musicians today. Fulled by his Fiftites rock 'n' roll idols, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, and the poetic writing and vocal style of Bob Dylan, Ian hones his musicality in various bands playing in Britain and Germany. After a decade of desire and determination, Hunter had served a tough apprenticeship and he made his breakthrough in 1969, joining Herfordshire band Silence and Island Records. Mentored and re-named Mott the Hoople by manic A&R man Guy Stevens, Ian became the band's distinguishing asset via his songs, his image and his attitude. Echoing Ian's acclaimed book, Diary of a Rock 'n' Roll Star, this fully authorised biography shines a penetrating light on the highs and lows of stardom and the music-business lifestyle."--From dust jacket


So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star

So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star

Author: Christopher Hjort

Publisher: Jawbone

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13:

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"The most compelling and complete account of The Byrds ever published, this book draws on hundreds of lost and previously undiscovered sources to create a gripping chronicle of the band's life and times." "So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star collates eye-witness accounts, press reports and concert Reviews, set lists, tour dates and gig locations, record releases and reviews, recording studio data and contemporary interviews, and is illustrated with a rare collection of period photographs and print memorabilia. All this is woven into an absorbing day-by-day narrative that tells the story of The Byrds in a way that will surprise and delight even their most dedicated fans."--BOOK JACKET.


Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star

Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star

Author: Heather Lynn Rigaud

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1402257821

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Darcy's as hot as he is talented... Fast music, powerful beats, and wild reputations-on and off stage-have made virtuoso guitarist Fitzwilliam Darcy's band into rock's newest bad boys. But they've lost their latest opening act, and their red-hot summer tour is on the fast track to disaster. Now Darcy and bandmates Charles Bingley and Richard Fitzwilliam are about to meet their match... But she's about to rock his world... Enter Elizabeth Bennet, fiercely independent star of girl-band Long Borne Suffering. Elizabeth, her sister Jane, and friend Charlotte Lucas have talent to spare and jump at the opening band slot. Elizabeth is sure she's seen the worst the music industry has to offer. But as the days and nights heat up, it becomes clear that everyone is in for a summer to remember. What readers say: "An amazing writer... a magical ride." "An absolutely wonderful, funny, sexy, realistic, beautifully written story." "Thank you for the wild, touching, raunchy, sweet, sexy, witty, intelligent, down-and-dirty ride." "Amazing characters and absolutely fascinating plot! I'm still breathless after reading it."


The Heroin Diaries

The Heroin Diaries

Author: Nikki Sixx

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-09-04

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 1847396143

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Set against the frenzied world of heavy metal superstardom, the co-founder of legendary Motley Crue offers an unflinching and gripping look at his own descent into drug addiction. When Motley Crue were at the height of their fame, there wasn't a drug Nikki Sixx wouldn't do. He spent days - sometimes alone, sometimes with others addicts, friends and lovers - in a coke- and heroin-fuelled daze. THE HEROIN DIARIES reveals Nikki's personal diary entries alongside commentary from the people who know Nikki best including band mates Tommy, Vince and Mick. The book is a candid look at a nightmare come true: a punishing heroin addiction that brought Nikki to the edge of losing his talent, his career, his family and finally to a near-fatal overdose which left him clinically dead for a few minutes before being revived. Brutally honest, utterly riveting and shockingly moving, THE HEROIN DIARIES follows Nikki during the year he plunged to rock bottom and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again.