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In too deep : when Canadian punks took over the world / by Bobkin, Matt,author.; Feibel, Adam,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The unlikely story of a bunch of small-town Canadian punks who conquered the global music industry. After punk found commercial success in the '90s, with bands like Green Day, the Offspring, and Blink-182, a new wave of punk bands emerged, each embodying the DIY spirit of the movement in their own way. While Southern California remained the spiritual home of punk rock in the early 2000s, an unexpected influx of eager punks from Canada took the world by storm, changing the genre forever. Drawing on exclusive interviews and personal stories from nine artists of the era, In Too Deep explores how Canada became the improbable birthplace of a new age of punk icons. Covering the rowdy punk rock of Gob and Sum 41, the arena-sized ambitions of Simple Plan and Marianas Trench, the reinvention of the popstar by Avril Lavigne and Fefe Dobson, and the quest to bring hardcore into the mainstream by Billy Talent, Silverstein, and Alexisonfire, In Too Deep traces the evolution of a music scene that challenged notions of who and what should be considered punk while helping to define Millennial culture as some of their generation's first superstars."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Punk rock musicians; Punk rock music;
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The Stone age : sixty years of the Rolling Stones / by Jones, Lesley-Ann,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'The Stone Age', an acclaimed rock and roll journalist evokes the legacy of The Rolling Stones - iconic, granitic, commercially unstoppable as a collective, and fascinating, contradictory and occasionally disturbing as individuals. Good, bad and often ugly, here are the Rolling Stones as never seen before. A childhood friend of David Bowie, Lesley-Ann Jones has interviewed many of the world's most-loved artists, including Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Madonna, and Prince.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Rolling Stones.; Rock groups; Rock musicians;
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Paul Simon : the life / by Hilburn, Robert,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Simon, Paul, 1941-; Rock musicians;
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Homeward bound : the life of Paul Simon / by Carlin, Peter Ames,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Simon, Paul, 1941-; Rock musicians;
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The first 21 : how I became Nikki Sixx / by Sixx, Nikki,1958-author.;
"Nikki Sixx is one of the most respected, recognizable, and entrepreneurial icons in the music industry. As the founder of Mötley Crüe who is now in his twenty-first year of sobriety, Sixx is incredibly passionate about his craft and wonderfully open about his life in rock and roll, and as a person of the world. Born Franklin Carlton Feranna on December 11, 1958, young Frankie was abandoned by his father and partly raised by his mother, a woman who was ahead of her time in some ways and deeply troubled in others. Frankie ended up living with his grandparents, bouncing from farm to farm and state to state. He was an all-American kid-hunting, fishing, chasing girls, and playing football-but underneath it all, there was a burning desire for more, and that more was music. He eventually took a Greyhound bound for Hollywood. In Los Angeles, Frank lived with his aunt and his uncle-the president of Capitol Records. But there was no short path to the top. He was soon on his own. There were dead-end jobs: dipping circuit boards, clerking at liquor and record stores, selling used light bulbs, and hustling to survive. But at night, Frank honed his craft, joining Sister, a band formed by fellow hard-rock veteran Blackie Lawless, and formed a group of his own: London, the precursor of Mötley Crüe. Turning down an offer to join Randy Rhoads' band, Frank changed his name to Nikki London, Nikki Nine, and, finally, Nikki Sixx. Like Huck Finn with a stolen guitar, he had a vision: a group that combined punk, glam, and hard rock into the biggest, most theatrical and irresistible package the world had ever seen. With hard work, passion, and some luck, the vision manifested in reality-and this is a profound true story finding identity, of how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx. And it's a road map to the ways you can overcome anything, and achieve all of your goals, if only you put your mind to it."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Sixx, Nikki, 1958-; Rock musicians;
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Unrequited infatuations : odyssey of a rock and roll consigliere : (a cautionary tale) / by Van Zandt, Steve,author.; Greenman, Ben,editor.;
Uncover never-before-told stories in this epic tale of self-discovery by a Rock n Roll disciple and member of the E Street Band. What story begins in a bedroom in suburban New Jersey in the early '60s, unfolds on some of the country's largest stages, and then ranges across the globe, demonstrating over and over again how Rock and Roll has the power to change the world for the better? This story. The first true heartbeat of Unrequited Infatuations is the moment when Stevie Van Zandt trades in his devotion to the Baptist religion for an obsession with Rock and Roll. Groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones created new ideas of community, creative risk, and principled rebellion. They changed him forever. While still a teenager, he met Bruce Springsteen, a like-minded outcast/true believer who became one of his most important friends and bandmates. As Miami Steve, Van Zandt anchored the E Street Band as they conquered the Rock and Roll world. And then, in the early '80s, Van Zandt stepped away from E Street to embark on his own odyssey. He refashioned himself as Little Steven, a political songwriter and performer, fell in love with Maureen Santoro who greatly expanded his artistic palette, and visited the world's hot spots as an artist/journalist to not just better understand them, but to help change them. Most famously, he masterminded the recording of "Sun City," an anti-apartheid anthem that sped the demise of South Africa's institutionalized racism and helped get Nelson Mandela out of prison. By the '90s, Van Zandt had lived at least two lives--one as a mainstream rocker, one as a hardcore activist. It was time for a third. David Chase invited Van Zandt to be a part of his new television show, the Sopranos--as Silvio Dante, he was the unconditionally loyal consiglieri who sat at the right hand of Tony Soprano (a relationship that oddly mirrored his real-life relationship with Bruce Springsteen). Underlying all of Van Zandt's various incarnations was a devotion to preserving the centrality of the arts, especially the endangered species of Rock. In the twenty-first century, Van Zandt founded a groundbreaking radio show (Little Steven's Underground Garage), created the first two 24/7 branded music channels on SiriusXM (Underground Garage and Outlaw Country), started a fiercely independent record label (Wicked Cool), and developed a curriculum to teach students of all ages through the medium of music history. He also rejoined the E Street Band for what has now been a twenty-year victory lap. ​Unrequited Infatuations chronicles the twists and turns of Stevie Van Zandt's always surprising life. It is more than just the testimony of a globe-trotting nomad, more than the story of a groundbreaking activist, more than the odyssey of a spiritual seeker, and more than a master class in rock and roll (not to mention a dozen other crafts). It's the best book of its kind because it's the only book of its kind.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Van Zandt, Steve.; Rock musicians;
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Detroit rock city : the uncensored history of rock 'n' roll in America's loudest city / by Miller, Steve,1957 September 24-;
Black sheep (1965-1972). Respect ; Playground of noise ; "You can't be a leader on LSD" ; "Mitch Ryder, eat shit" ; "I'm no statesman, I'm no general" ; "They didn't call them the Stooges for nothing" ; Riots in the Motor City ; Here's new pretties for you ; America's only rock 'n roll magazine ; "What happens in Detroit, stays in Detroit" ; In Detroit, Woodstock was the weak shit ; Fist fights and gang rapes ; Drugs hate you -- Gimmie some action (1973-1981). New York : "none of these people have seen shit" ; Stranglehold ; Mongrel ; Creem : 'they're no good since Lester Bangs left" ; You're gonna die ; Sweet nothin' ; Nothin' to do in Detroit ; The voice box and first in line ; No hands clapping ; "You're not punk rock" -- The big three killed my baby (1981-2000). Vengeance ; Face forward ; Punk rock sucks ; Don Kirshner of Detroit ; Mutiny in hardcore ; You just can't win ; Cool American ; MC5. Are they from Detroit? Fresh blood and garage innocence ; "Warm beer and bestiality go together" ; I'm hell ; On the corner ; The same boy you've always known ; "It was raining faggots on me" ; Devil with a cause ; Aspiring and achieving lowly dreams.
Subjects: Rock music; Rock musicians;
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Journals / by Cobain, Kurt,1967-1994;
Subjects: Cobain, Kurt, 1967-1994; Rock musicians; Rock musicians;
© c2002., Riverhead Books,
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Rocketman [videorecording] / by Bell, Jamie,1986-actor.; Bennett, Tom(Actor),actor.; Donovan, Tate,actor.; Egerton, Taron,1989-actor.; Fletcher, Dexter,1966-film director.; Graham, Stephen,1973-actor.; Howard, Bryce Dallas,1981-actor.; Jones, Gemma,actor.; Mackintosh, Steven,actor.; Madden, Richard,1986-actor.; Rowe, Charlie,actor.; Vee, Jimmy,1975-actor.; Walter, Harriet,actor.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,film distributor.;
Bryce Dallas Howard, Richard Madden, Taron Egerton, Stephen Graham, Jamie Bell, Jimmy Vee, Tate Donovan, Harriet Walter, Gemma Jones, Charlie Rowe, Steven Mackintosh, Tom Bennett.As flashy and colorful as its subject, this musical biopic chronicles the early life and career of Reginald Dwight, better known as Elton John (Taron Egerton). Visually stunning performances of some of Elton's best-loved songs are used to tell the story of a rise to rock and roll greatness that includes addiction, depression, and complex personal and professional relationships.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 DVS.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; John, Elton; Gay musicians; Rock musicians; Rock music;
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Rocketman [videorecording] / by Bell, Jamie,1986-actor.; Bennett, Tom(Actor),actor.; Donovan, Tate,actor.; Egerton, Taron,1989-actor.; Fletcher, Dexter,1966-film director.; Graham, Stephen,1973-actor.; Howard, Bryce Dallas,1981-actor.; Jones, Gemma,actor.; Mackintosh, Steven,actor.; Madden, Richard,1986-actor.; Rowe, Charlie,actor.; Vee, Jimmy,1975-actor.; Walter, Harriet,actor.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,film distributor.;
Bryce Dallas Howard, Richard Madden, Taron Egerton, Stephen Graham, Jamie Bell, Jimmy Vee, Tate Donovan, Harriet Walter, Gemma Jones, Charlie Rowe, Steven Mackintosh, Tom Bennett.As flashy and colorful as its subject, this musical biopic chronicles the early life and career of Reginald Dwight, better known as Elton John (Taron Egerton). Visually stunning performances of some of Elton's best-loved songs are used to tell the story of a rise to rock and roll greatness that includes addiction, depression, and complex personal and professional relationships.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format ; Dolby Atmos ; Dolby digital 5.1 DVS.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; John, Elton; Gay musicians; Rock musicians; Rock music;
For private home use only.
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