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The first definitive biography of the ultimate American rock band
How did a pair of little Dutch boys trained in classical music grow up to become the nucleus of the most popular heavy metal band of all time? What's the secret behind Eddie Van Halen's incredible fast and furious guitar solos? What makes David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar so wacky? And, are all those stories about groupies, booze bashes, and contract riders true? The naked truth is laid...
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"A monumental figure on the American landscape, Jerry Lee Lewis spent his childhood raising hell in Ferriday, Louisiana, and Natchez, Mississippi; galvanized the world with hit records like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire," that gave rock and roll its devil's edge; caused riots and boycotts with his incendiary performances; nearly scuttled his career by marrying his thirteen-year-old second cousin--his third wife of seven;...
47) Aerosmith
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Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Chronicles the career of Aerosmith, including how the group began, their rise to stardom, their battles with addiction, and their continued popularity.
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Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Chronicles the career of the Allman Brothers Band, including how the group began, their rise to stardom, the deaths of Duane and Berry, and their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
50) The Doors
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Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Chronicles the career of the Doors, including how the group began, their rise to stardom, the death of Jim Morrison, and their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
51) Me
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[2019]
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English
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"In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend"--
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2022.
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English
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"Only a very few rock bands that have had the longevity, success, and drama of The Doobie Brothers. Born out of late 1960s NoCal, they stood alongside their contemporaries The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, and many others as an iconic American rock band. The train was rolling along, hits were flowing like wine, and arenas were packed with fans who wanted to see them live--then Tom Johnston, the band's front man and lead guitarist, almost died....
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Blue Rider Press
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee presents the story of his career against a backdrop of forty years of history, discussing such topics as his collaborations with fellow artists, his creative process, and his activist work with Farm Aid and The Bridge School.
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Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"The definitive biography of legendary musician, composer, and performer Leon Russell, a profound influence on countless artists, including George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, and the world of music as a whole"--
"Leon Russell is an icon, but somehow is still an underappreciated artist. He is spoken of in tones reserved not just for the most talented musicians, but also for the most complex and...
55) AC/DC
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Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2008
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English
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Chronicles the career of AC/DC, including how the group began, their rise to stardom, the death of Bon Scott, and their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"You know Kenny Loggins for his megahit soundtrack themes and chart-topping collaborations. Now you can know him through the intimate stories behind his five-decade career as a legendary songwriter and pop icon. In a remarkable career, Kenny Loggins has rocked stages worldwide, released ten platinum albums, and landed hits all over the Billboard charts. His place in music history is marked by a unique gift for collaboration combined with the vision...
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Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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In addition to interviews from major mainstream publications, "Hendrix on Hendrix" includes new transcriptions from European papers, the African-American press, and counterculture newspapers; radio and television interviews; and previously unpublished court transcripts -- including one of the drug bust that nearly sent him to prison.Though many respected books have been written about Hendrix, none have completely focused on his own words. This book...
60) Queen
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Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
Description
Chronicles the career of Queen, including how the group began, their rise to stardom, the death of Freddie Mercury, and the band's current projects.