Rod Stewart Autobiography - My Life as A Rock Star
Author : C Charmer
Publisher : C Charmer
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 13,5 MB
Release :
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Rod
Author : Rod Stewart
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 34,79 MB
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0307987310
Book Description
The extraordinary life and career of music legend Rod Stewart, in his own words for the first time. With his soulful and singular voice, narrative songwriting, and passionate live performances Rod Stewart has paved one of the most iconic and successful music careers of all time. He was the charismatic lead singer for the trailblazing rock and roll bands The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, and as a solo artist, the author of such beloved songs as "Maggie May," "Tonight’s the Night," "Hot Legs," "Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?," "Young Turks," "Forever Young," and "You Wear It Well." Now after more than five decades in the spotlight, he is finally ready to take a candid and romping look back at his life both on and off the stage. From his humble British roots to his hell-raising years on tour with his bandmates, not forgetting his great loves (including three marriages and eight children) and decades touring the world, Rod delivers a riveting ride through one of rock's most remarkable lives.
Rod
Author : Rod Stewart
Publisher : Crown
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 48,7 MB
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0307987329
Book Description
The extraordinary life and career of music legend Rod Stewart, in his own words for the first time. With his soulful and singular voice, narrative songwriting, and passionate live performances Rod Stewart has paved one of the most iconic and successful music careers of all time. He was the charismatic lead singer for the trailblazing rock and roll bands The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, and as a solo artist, the author of such beloved songs as "Maggie May," "Tonight’s the Night," "Hot Legs," "Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?," "Young Turks," "Forever Young," and "You Wear It Well." Now after more than five decades in the spotlight, he is finally ready to take a candid and romping look back at his life both on and off the stage. From his humble British roots to his hell-raising years on tour with his bandmates, not forgetting his great loves (including three marriages and eight children) and decades touring the world, Rod delivers a riveting ride through one of rock's most remarkable lives.
Stick It!
Author : Carmine Appice
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 22,40 MB
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1613735553
Book Description
Carmine Appice has enjoyed a jaw-dropping rock-and-roll life—and now he is telling his scarcely believable story. Appice ran with teenage gangs in Brooklyn before becoming a global rock star in the Summer of Love, managed by the Mob. He hung with Hendrix, unwittingly paid for an unknown Led Zeppelin to support him on tour, taught John Bonham to play drums (and helped Fred Astaire too), and took part in Zeppelin's infamous deflowering of a groupie with a mud shark. After enrolling in Rod Stewart's infamous Sex Police, he hung out with Kojak, accidentally shared a house with Prince, was blood brothers with Ozzy Osbourne and was fired by Sharon. He formed an all-blond hair-metal band, jammed with John McEnroe and Steven Seagal, got married five times, slept with 4,500 groupies—and, along the way, became a rock legend by single-handedly reinventing hard rock and heavy metal drumming. His memoir, Stick It!, is one of the most extraordinary and outrageous rock-and-roll books of the early twenty-first century.
Rock 'n' Roll Myths
Author : Gary Graff
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 13,75 MB
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 076034230X
Book Description
It's perhaps the relative modernity of rock 'n' roll that makes the genre a minefield of myths and legends accepted as truth. History hasn't had time to dissect the bunk. Until now. Discover the real stories behind rock's biggest crocks, how they came to be but why they have persisted. Did Cass Elliott really asphyxiate herself with a ham sandwich? Did the Beatles spark a spliff in Buckingham? Did Willie Nelson do the same in the White House? Did Keith Richards get a complete "oil change" at a Swiss clinic in 1973 to pass a drug test necessary to embark on an American tour with the Stones? Then there's the freaky (did Michael Jackson own the remains of the Elephant Man?), the quasi-medical (Rod Stewart and that stomach pump?), the culinary (did Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne really do all those things to bats, chickens, etc. onstage?), and the apocryphal (did Robert Johnson sell his soul to the Prince of Darkness in exchange for mastery of the blues?). In all, more than 50 enduring lies are examined, explained, and debunked.
How to Be a Rock Star
Author : David Ambrose
Publisher :
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 36,17 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781914277177
Book Description
How To Be A Rock Star is the long-awaited memoir by former EMI head of A&R David Ambrose. Co-authored by acclaimed music writer Lesley-Ann Jones, the book is a riveting rewind through Ambrose's years as a rock musician, performing and recording with Rod Stewart, Ray Davies, Julie Driscoll, Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood and many more. The original bass player with Fleetwood Mac, David turned his back on stardom at the height of his playing potential to become a record company executive at EMI. He found and signed some of the most successful acts of the era: the Sex Pistols, Duran Duran and the Pet Shop Boys. Foreword by Mick Fleetwood, founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac.
And on Guitar...
Author : Jim Cregan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 30,87 MB
Release : 2019-06-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0750991852
Book Description
Jim Cregan's career as a rock guitarist, songwriter and producer has spanned over fifty years, touring and recording albums with stars such as Elton John, Cat Stevens, Family, Willie Nelson, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Joe Cocker, The Gypsy Kings, and Katie Melua. However, he is perhaps best known for his forty-year association with Rod Stewart, not only as his guitarist but also being best friends and godfathers to each other's children. In his autobiography Jim Cregan lifts the lid on his extraordinary life, recounting his experiences with music's biggest stars, from his first band at the age of 14 playing in youth clubs in Poole to performing in front of 350,000 people in Rio de Janeiro. In And on Guitar . . . Cregan holds nothing back: from his early life and anecdotes about his family to shenanigans on the road and extraordinary tales of hedonism, love and loss, his stories feature a Who's Who of music's biggest stars.
Forever Young
Author : Tiffany Rana
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,35 MB
Release : 2024-08-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Book Description
Forever Young: The Life and Legacy of Rod Stewart" offers an intimate look at the man behind the music. Dive into the extraordinary journey of Rod Stewart, one of the most iconic rock and roll legends of our time. From his early life in Highgate to his rise as a global music icon, this biography captures the essence of Stewart's remarkable career and personal life.Discover the story of a British rock singer who became a music industry legend. Explore Stewart's musical evolution, from his beginnings with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces to his successful solo career. Learn about the creation of his greatest hits, including the timeless classic "Maggie May," and his exploration of the Great American Songbook. This book delves into Stewart's personal life, revealing the man behind the public persona. From his relationships and family to his personal struggles and triumphs, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Stewart's journey. The book also highlights his philanthropic efforts, showcasing his commitment to giving back and making a positive impact on the world. With insights from those who have worked with Stewart and reflections from the man himself, "Forever Young: The Life and Legacy of Rod Stewart" is a must-read for fans and music lovers alike. This comprehensive biography captures the heart and soul of a musical maverick, offering a captivating look at the life of one of the most enduring figures in rock and roll. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Stewart's music, this book provides a detailed and engaging account of his life and legacy. Join us on a journey through the rhythms of a rock legend and discover the story of Rod Stewart, the voice, the legend, the journey.
Life on Planet Rock
Author : Lonn Friend
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 30,44 MB
Release : 2008-11-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0307487490
Book Description
For the generation coming of age in the years from 1987 to 1994, RIP magazine was every bit as crucial as Rolling Stone. Life on Planet Rock describes how Friend, the editor of RIP, became the Zelig-like chronicler of the biggest musical moments of that time—from introducing Guns N’ Roses (in nothing but a top hat, underwear, and cowboy boots) to sitting in during the making of Metallica’s "Black Album." Life on Planet Rock provides revealing portraits of artists as varied as Kurt Cobain, Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper, Axl Rose, James Hetfield, Steven Tyler, and many more. Part oral history, part candid and humorous memoir, it is a wormhole back to a fast-moving time in music that saw tastes flash from new wave to hair metal to grunge, told as only someone who was there through it all could tell it.
Rock and Roll Tourist
Author : Graham Forbes
Publisher : McNidder and Grace Limited
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 32,23 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0857160451
Book Description
After his much acclaimed book Rock and Roll Mountains, Graham Forbes returns with Rock and Roll Tourist. A combination of Billy Connolly meets Bill Bryson, Rock and Roll Tourist is a hugely entertaining mix of travel, rock music and humour. Rock and Roll Tourist is a travel book with a difference. Graham Forbes takes us on a roller-coaster ride around the UK, Europe and the USA. The book features Franz Ferdinand, Rod Stewart, Hayseed Dixie, Anthrax, BB King, Incredible String Band, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. It is a very funny, occasionally disturbing, sometimes moving book.
