Rock & Roll Heaven
Rock & Roll Heaven

Author: Robert Dimery

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764160905

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Rock & Roll Heaven is a fascinating look at 120 of popular music's most famous fatalities, from legendary rockers who lived fast and died young to tragic and self-destructive poet-musicians. Discover whose body was washed up at the foot of Beale Street, home of the blues. Find out why country legend Gram Parsons' corpse was stolen. Read about the grisly coincidence that links Keith Moon and "Mama" Cass Elliot. Artist portraits feature career highlights along with details of their untimely demise, accompanied by stunning photographs.

Falling Stars
Falling Stars

Author: Rich Everitt

Publisher: Harbor House

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781891799044

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Recounts the ends of twenty-four singers and musicians who died in airplane crashes, and examines why the crashes occurred.

Rock 'n Roll Heaven
Rock 'n Roll Heaven

Author: Shawn Inmon

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-03-26

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781497467262

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Jimmy 'Guitar' Velvet isn't even a has-been; he's a never-was. After a short trip to the bottom of a river, Jimmy is about to undertake the adventure of a lifetime. The celestial bureaucracy ships him to Rock 'n Roll Heaven, where he meets the true icons of rock 'n roll-and learns that even 'heaven' is relative. But, what impact can a small-timer like Jimmy make on the biggest stage in the universe? *** Special Bonus*** The full text of the short story "Lucky Man" is included as a free bonus. Lucky Man is the story of a Big Man on Campus returning for his 20th class reunion and about revenge served very cold.

Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven

Author: Davin Seay

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 9780345330222

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Discusses the influence of religion on the development of rock music and analyzes the spiritual content of rock songs

Big Gig in Rock ’N’ Roll Heaven
Big Gig in Rock ’N’ Roll Heaven

Author: Allan McFadden

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2021-10-29

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1398430129

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Never get sexually involved with a client. I should’ve heeded my own advice. But one look at Mandy and you’d have fallen too. She was a real ball breaker. Serving divorce papers shouldn’t get a private investigator shot. But it happened to me. But life goes on, right? I was summoned upstairs to Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven. Someone was trying to sabotage the upcoming big gig. A humorous tale of music and intrigue on a fantasy world.

No. 1 Songs in Heaven
No. 1 Songs in Heaven

Author: Dave Thompson

Publisher: Cherry Red Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781901447460

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Since the moment they emerged into the mainstream in 1974, armed with the hit "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us," the band Sparksbrothers Ron and Russell Maelhas endeared themselves to successive generations of fans, not only with their wry humor and quirkiness, but also with a lyrical and musical inventiveness that sees them listed among the most influential acts ever. Exclusive interviews and insights trace the group from its earliest strivings in California up tothe present, while author Dave Thompson's unique eye for period detail and context reveals just how intelligently Sparks has predicted the course of popular music over the past quarter century. Afull worldwide discography, including albums, singles, and audio-visual material, make it a must for Sparks fans everywhere."

Rock Connections
Rock Connections

Author: Robert Dimery

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-10-12

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 006196655X

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The story of any great band includes walk-on parts by scores of musicians who left the scene before fame and fortune came calling. All diehard fans love to trace the connections and lineups of their favorite bands, including the unexpected lucky breaks, the name changes, and all the missed chances before they hit the big time. Rock Connections brings you the fascinating histories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and encapsulated biographies of the biggest names in music from the last fifty years. From Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Coldplay, the evolution of the most important acts is traced. You'll also find a grab bag of fascinating extras, including features on key record labels, producers, clubs, and festivals, along with the lowdown on the bands who made them great. All this, plus enough entertaining trivia to satisfy even the most hardcore fan. Want to find out how the band you love came to be? Then use your Rock Connections.

Rock 'n' Roll Heaven
Rock 'n' Roll Heaven

Author: Nikki Corvette

Publisher: Berkley Trade

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781572971677

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As the long list of prematurely departed musicians demonstrates, the rock and roll lifestyle can take a deadly toll. This in-depth collection of their tragic stories covers artists as diverse as Kurt Cobain and Karen Carpenter, Jim Morrison and Sid Vicious, the Big Bopper and John Bonham--victims of the fast lane, the fast fix, and, sometimes, just plain bad luck.