7 results on '"ROCK musicians"'
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2. Smoke Snort Swallow Shoot : Legendary Binges, Lost Weekends, and Other Feats of Rock 'n' Roll Incoherence
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Jacob Hoye and Jacob Hoye
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- Biography, Rock musicians--Biography, Rock musicians--Drug use, Rock musicians
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'This frenzied and harrowing roller coaster ride brings together some of the wildest and craziest drug stories ever told between the covers of one book.... About as addicting as some of the drug addled personalities that inhabit these grimy pages.... Bottom line, pick this one up and if you're like me you'll be anxiously awaiting the sequel.'—Classic Rock Revisited“A wildly entertaining read... Morbid? You bet, but the book is a guilty pleasure that's hard to put down.” —New Noise Magazine... it calmed us down too much, so we took some acid, and then we took some mescaline to make it more colorful.” LemmyThese are the highest of the highs, the rainbow rides before the crash, from some of the music industry's most fabled drug takers. Smoke Snort Swallow Shoot includes incredible excerpts from memoirs by Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, Marilyn Manson, Johnny Cash, Lemmy (Motörhead), Slash (Guns N'Roses), Gregg Allman (The Allman Brothers), Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Marianne Faithfull, Rex Brown (Pantera) and NOFX, among others.Gregory's idea of breakfast was to mix up a Brompton Cocktailhalf morphine and half cocaineand pass out on the floor of the Hotel Louisiana.” Marianne FaithfullTake a ride with Marilyn Manson as he negotiates a bad acid trip and an unexpected mind-bending psycho-sexual encounter. Head upstate with Aerosmith as they shoot guns and heroin, crash cars and consume infinite quantities of cocaine, pausing now and again to record Draw the Line. Travel to Amsterdam with Guns N'Roses as they navigate through the red light district in search of a legendary fix. Disappear into a desert cave with Johnny Cash on a mission of death. Take a hilarious crash course in junkie studies with Smelly from NOFX, from introduction to withdrawal.Goddamn it, they're coming after us. Everybody eat what you got, or throw it out, but do something.” Duane AllmanSmoke Snort Swallow Shoot is a rollicking, often uproarious collection of some of the best writing on drugs ever to appear on the page. Sit back, relax and read. They did it so you don't have to.Jacob Hoye is the author of the New York Times bestseller Tupac: Resurrection. Formerly the publisher of MTV Books, where he published bestselling memoirs by Nikki Sixx (The Heroin Diaries) and 50 Cent (From Pieces to Weight), among many others, he is currently the publisher of Lesser Gods. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. more...
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- 2017
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3. On Becoming a Rock Musician
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H. Stith Bennett and H. Stith Bennett
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- Rock musicians--Social life and customs, Music--Social aspects, Rock musicians
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In the 1960s and 1970s, becoming a rock musician was fundamentally different than playing other kinds of music. It was a learned rather than a taught skill. In On Becoming a Rock Musician, sociologist H. Stith Bennett observes what makes someone a rock musician and what persuades others to take him seriously in this role. The book explores how bands form; the backstage and onstage reality of playing in a band; how bands promote themselves and interact with audiences and music professionals like DJs; and the role of performance. more...
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- 2017
4. Ed Sheeran : A+ The Unauthorized Biography
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David Nolan and David Nolan
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- Biography, Singers--Great Britain--Biography, Rock musicians--Great Britain--Biography, Rock musicians
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Ed Sheeran is the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter with a tiny guitar and huge talent! From Sheeran's bohemian childhood to international stardom, read exclusive interviews with friends, relatives, musical collaborators, and key figures in his rise to success. The Grammy-nominated singer has toured with Taylor Swift, has performed with Elton John at the Grammys, and is just getting started! This biography details how Britain's hottest music star made his mark on the music industry playing by his own set of independent rules.David Nolan is an award-winning journalist with biographies on subjects ranging from Simon Cowell to the Sex Pistols. more...
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- 2016
5. Mosh Potatoes : Recipes, Anecdotes, and Mayhem From the Heavyweights of Heavy Metal
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Steve Seabury and Steve Seabury
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- Cooking, Rock musicians
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Divided into “Opening Acts” (appetizers), “Headliners” (entrees), and “Encores” (desserts), Mosh Potatoes features 147 recipes that every rock'n'roll fan will want to devour—including some super-charged Spicy Turkey Vegetable Chipotle Chili from Ron Thal of Guns N'Roses, Orange Tequila Shrimp from Joey Belladonna of Anthrax (complete with margarita instructions), Italian Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs from Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society (a homemade family dish), Krakatoa Surprise from Lemmy of Motörhead (those who don't really like surprises may want to keep a fire extinguisher handy), and Star Cookies from Dave Ellefson of Megadeth. Mosh Potatoes comes with a monster serving of backstage stories and liner notes, making this ideal for young headbangers, those who still maintain a viselike grip on the first Black Sabbath album, and everyone who likes to eat. more...
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- 2010
6. Dark Mirror : The Pathology of the Singer-Songwriter
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Donald Brackett and Donald Brackett
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- Rock music--Writing and publishing, Rock musicians, Rock music--History and criticism
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Singer-songwriters'lyrical reflections have a magical way of expressing our own sentiments and feelings. Almost all of the singer-songwriters discussed here — including Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Tom Waits, Amy Winehouse, The White Stripes, and many more — sing in an exotic and raw vocal style, which one would not traditionally call reassuring, and yet their profoundly unique voices appear to be the only ones capable of conveying their unique messages. One of the key elements being studied in this book is the fact that singer-songwriters often suffer from a deep sense of loneliness, perhaps associated with a sense of being the only one who could adequately sing and perform what they compose. Often, even those who write within a famed partnership still compose for that other voice exclusively, much to their chagrin. The irony here is that it is this very tendency towards self-absorption that allows these artists to speak so eloquently for all the rest of us. Utilizing firsthand musical reflections on the nature of the singer-songwriter psychology and its consequences on art and private life, Dark Mirror explores the intricate nature of isolation and self-absorption in the singer-songwriter's creative work.Lyrical reflections have a magical way of expressing our own sentiments and feelings. Almost all of the singer-songwriters discussed in this volume-including Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Tom Waits, Amy Winehouse, The White Stripes, and many more — sing in an exotic and raw vocal style, which one would not traditionally call reassuring, and yet their voices appear to be the only ones capable of conveying their own unique messages. One of the key elements being studied in this book is the fact that singer-songwriters often suffer from a deep sense of loneliness, perhaps associated with a sense of being the only one who could adequately sing and perform what they compose. Often, even those who write within a famed partnership still compose for that other voice exclusively - much to their chagrin. The irony here is that it is this very tendency towards self-absorption that allows these artists to speak so eloquently for all the rest of us.This work is divided into three principal sections: part one delves into the singer-songwriters who function primarily as solo artists; part two explores singer-songwriters who function primarily as part of a team - and who wouldn't write quite the same material for a different partner; and part three surveys those who function as members of a larger thematic community or stylistic tribe, within which they share certain creative sentiments. Utilizing firsthand musical reflections on the nature of the singer-songwriter psychology and its consequences on art and private life, Dark Mirror explores the intricate nature of isolation and self-absorption within the singer-songwriter's creative work. more...
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- 2008
7. Icons of Rock : An Encyclopedia of the Legends Who Changed Music Forever [2 Volumes]
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Scott Schinder, Andy Schwartz, Scott Schinder, and Andy Schwartz
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- Rock groups, Rock musicians, Rock music--History and criticism
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More than half a century after the birth of rock, the musical genre that began as a rebellious underground phenomenon is now acknowledged as America's-and the world's-most popular and influential musical medium, as well as the soundtrack to several generations'worth of history. From Ray Charles to Joni Mitchell to Nirvana, rock music has been an undeniable force in both reflecting and shaping our cultural landscape. Icons of Rock offers a vivid overview of rock's pervasive role in contemporary society by profiling the lives and work of the music's most legendary artists.Most rock histories, by virtue of their all-encompassing scope, are unable to cover the lives and work of individual artists in depth, or to place those artists in a broader context. This two-volume set, by contrast, provides extensive biographies of the 24 greatest rock n'rollers of all time, examining their influences, innovations, and impact in a critical and historical perspective. Entries inside this unique reference explore the issues, trends, and movements that defined the cultural and social climate of the artists'music. Sidebars spotlight the many iconic elements associated with rock, such as rock festivals, protest songs, and the British Invasion. Providing a wealth of information on the icons, culture, and mythology of America's most beloved music, this biographical encyclopedia will serve as an invaluable resource for students and music fans alike. more...
- Published
- 2008
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