Download or read book Legends of Rock Roll The Jackson 5 written by James Hoag and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jackson family started out in a humble four room home in Gary, Indiana. But, due to the persistence and drive of their father, a group of singers known as the Jackson Five became the leading performers in this country.The five brothers were Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, Marlon and, of course, Michael. After being signed by Motown Records, they became their biggest act, shadowing The Supremes and even Stevie Wonder. All of their first four singles went to number one, a feat that had never been done before.This book chronicles the beginnings and the rise and eventual decline of the Jackson Five as a group. Michael is covered in his younger years when he was a part of the group. After Michael left the Jacksons, he went on to become "the King of Pop" and the greatest performer in the world during the Eighties. That adventure is chronicled in a separate book, "Legends of Rock & Roll - Michael Jackson (The Solo Years)".All the Legends of Rock & Roll books are essentially biographies, but I am interested primarily in the music. You'll find that the emphasis is on the music, how it came to be, who wrote it and performed it and any juicy tidbits about any given song or album.If you like the music of the Jackson Five, scroll up and buy now. You will enjoy it.
Download or read book Legends of Rock Roll Michael Jackson written by James Hoag and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-12 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They called Michael Jackson the "King of Pop". He out sold Elvis and every other performer of the past fifty years. His story is one of success, heartbreak and loneliness: extreme high and terrible lows. He was accused of being a child pedophile. He was called every name the press could think of. His life was not a happy one, but he rose above it all and became one of the most beloved performers of the past hundred years.Michael Jackson started out singing with his brothers, The Jackson Five, eventually leaving them in the dust. To read about the early years of Michael Jackson, pick up the book: Legends of Rock & Roll - The Jackson Five (available in Kindle format and paperback). This book, Legends of Rock & Roll - Michael Jackson, is primarily about the years after he started going solo and then left the group to form his own career.After leaving Motown Records and his brothers, Michael recorded the biggest selling album of all time, Thriller. That record still holds today. He went on to become the greatest performer in the world during the Eighties. This book chronicles Michael's life after he started distancing himself from his brothers. There is no sugar-coating here. I discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. All the Legends of Rock & Roll books are essentially biographies, but I am interested primarily in the music. You'll find that the emphasis is on the music, how it came to be, who wrote it and performed it and any juicy tidbits about any given song or album.If you like the music of the Michael Jackson, scroll up and buy now. You will enjoy it.
Download or read book Rock n Roll Myths written by Gary Graff and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Legends of Rock 2014 written by Ernesto Assante and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the roots of rock in the 1950s to the music of such contemporary favourites as Coldplay and Green Day, this celebration of rock and roll is a must for all fans of rock music and rock musicians.
Download or read book The Jacksons written by The Jacksons and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only official, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the Jacksons' lives and careers, celebrating 50 years of one of the greatest acts of all time. The Jacksons: Legacy is the first official book on the Royal Family of Pop. Unrivaled access to the family archives as well as the private collections of Jackie, Marlon and Tito Jackson, combined with 12 days of exclusive interviews with the brothers, reveals the untold, unseen, and utterly unforgettable story behind the legend that is the Jacksons. The compelling tale unfolds from their childhood days living at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana, through the years signed to Motown as the Jackson 5, their radical move to Epic as The Jacksons, the blossoming of their solo careers, the dizzying successes of the Victory tour, right up to the present day. A multitude of never-before-seen images, rarities and personal possessions help tell the story. Photos include intensely personal family pictures; all-angle shots of the first guitars the boys ever held; top photographer Harrison Funk's exclusive coverage of their professional lives; photos of Michael Jackson on tour with his brothers during the release of Off The Wall (1979) and the 1982 phenomenon that was Thriller-the best-selling album of all time; editions of magazines featuring the family; and official merchandise, right down to Jacksons-branded breakfast cereal boxes with giveaway 7" records attached. Published to coincide with their 50th anniversary, The Jacksons: Legacy is the definitive behind-the-scenes chronicle of the Jacksons' lives and careers, celebrating 50 years of one of the greatest acts of all time.
Download or read book Legends of Rock Guitar written by Pete Prown and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1997 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive encyclopedia of rock guitar legends examining over three hundred artists beginning in the 1950s and covering a wide range of styles and includes performers such as Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Duane Eddy, Buddy Holly, Keith Richards, and more.
Download or read book I ve Been Out There written by Grady Gaines and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1950s, as the leader of the Upsetters, the original backing band for rock pioneer Little Richard, Grady Gaines first exposed the music world to his unique brand of “honkin’,” bombastic, attitude-drenched saxophone playing. In the years that followed, the Upsetters became the backing band for Sam Cooke and crisscrossed the country as the go-to-band for revue-style tours featuring James Brown, Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Supremes, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, and Etta James. In I’ve Been Out There, the Houston blues and R&B legend Grady Gaines speaks candidly about his sixty-year music career and life on the road supporting some of the biggest names in blues, soul, and R&B. This annotated autobiographical account details Gaines's professional triumphs and personal sacrifices. The book contains anecdotes about life on the road and in the studio during a period when the entertainment industry was vastly different, affording readers a glimpse into the creative makeup of a man whose distinctive sax playing powered some of the most popular songs of the era, helped define the genre, and mesmerized countless audiences.
Download or read book Unknown Legends of Rock n Roll written by Richie Unterberger and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles rock musicians from the 1950s to the 1990s who never made it big, including the Collins Kids, Graham Bond, Duffy Powder, the Remains, Nick Drake, Sandy Denny, Martin Newell, and the Free Spirits
Download or read book Rock Roll s Hidden Giant written by Charlie Gracie and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie Gracie's hit song "Butterfly" topped the American and British music charts in 1957, selling over three million copies. His hits in the late '50s propelled him to appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, The Ed Sullivan Show, and some of the largest venues in the U. S. and abroad. Charlie was part of the birth of rock & roll, and his unique style influenced some of the most important artists in rock history, including The Beatles, Cliff Richard, Van Morrison, Graham Nash, Chubby Checker, and countless others. Rock & Roll's Hidden Giant uncovers Charlie's inspiring story, tracing his rise to the top of the charts through to his fall from fame. From his upbringing on the streets of Philadelphia to the tragic death of his friend Eddie Cochran to experiencing the dark side of Dick Clark and the early days of the music industry, we learn that Charlie's unfaltering integrity and talent were the constant guides in his life. Rock history would not be the same without Charlie Gracie, and this remarkable, uplifting account is essential for all fans of rock & roll. "When we were starting out with The Beatles, the music coming over from America was magical to us---and one of the artists who epitomized this magic was Charlie Gracie." ---Sir Paul McCartney "Charlie Gracie was FIRST in Rock & Roll---and the FIRST Rock & Roller to come out of Philadelphia! He started it and made it possible for all the rest of us!" ---Chubby Checker "His concerts in the late '50s in Manchester, England helped me to become who I am today." ---Graham Nash "This book will allow you to see that nothing comes 'easy.' Success comes with hard work, disappointments, and some artists suffer betrayal by those they trust." ---Sir Cliff Richard "His guitar sound was brilliant!" ---George Harrison
Download or read book Einstein Michael Jackson Me written by Howard Bloom and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Howard Bloom—called "the greatest press agent that rock and roll has ever known" by Derek Sutton, the former manager of Styx, Ten Years After, and Jethro Tull—is a science nerd who knew nothing about popular music. But he founded the biggest PR firm in the music industry and helped build or sustain the careers of our biggest rock-and-roll legends, including Michael Jackson, Prince, Bob Marley, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Billy Idol, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Queen, Kiss, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run DMC, ZZ Top, Joan Jett, Chaka Khan, and one hundred more. What was he after? He was on a hunt for the gods inside of you and me. Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me is Bloom's story—the strange tale of a scientific expedition into the dark underbelly of science and fame where new myths and movements are made.
Download or read book Legends Icons Rebels written by Robbie Robertson and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ... Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration -- and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change -- that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.
Download or read book 18 and Life on Skid Row written by Sebastian Bach and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 18 And Life on Skid Row tells the story of a boy who spent his childhood moving from Freeport, Bahamas to California and finally to Canada and who at the age of eight discovered the gift that would change his life. Throughout his career, Sebastian Bach has sold over twenty million records both as the lead singer of Skid Row and as a solo artist. He is particularly known for the hit singles I Remember You, Youth Gone Wild, & 18 & Life, and the albums Skid Row and Slave To The Grind, which became the first ever hard rock album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and landed him on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Bach then went on to become the first rock star to grace the Broadway stage, with starring roles in Jekyll & Hyde,Jesus Christ Superstar and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also appeared for seven seasons on the hit television show The Gilmore Girls. In his memoir, Bach recounts lurid tales of excess and debauchery as he toured the world with Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Soundgarden, Pantera, Nine Inch Nails and Guns N’ Roses. Filled with backstage photos from his own personal collection, 18 And Life on Skid Row is the story of hitting it big at a young age, and of a band that broke up in its prime. It is the story of a man who achieved his wildest dreams, only to lose his family, and then his home. It is a story of perseverance, of wine, women and song and a man who has made his life on the road and always will. 18 And Life On Skid Row is not your ordinary rock memoir, because Sebastian Bach is not your ordinary rock star.
Download or read book Legends of Rock Roll Queen written by James Hoag and published by Legends of Rock & Roll. This book was released on 2018-08-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen is a legendary rock group who started in the late 60's and became one of the greatest rock bands in the world. Their music is still played by radio stations everywhere. Even to this day, Queen is the second best-selling group of all time in England, second only to the Beatles. The Legends of Rock & Roll - Queen covers the journey of the band from its infancy to the death of Freddie Mercury and after. This book concentrates on the music that was produced by Queen. It also discusses the rise and fall of Freddie Mercury, its iconic leader. Queen has sold over 170 million albums, worldwide, had 18 number one hits and performed in 700 concerts. The book includes these chapters: 1) Introduction - the author explains why he wrote this book. 2) Before Queen - each of the four members of Queen is introduced and some background on each one is discussed. 3) Queen - Together at Last - the coming together of the four to form the band as we know it today. 4) Mary Austin - how Freddie Mercury met and fell in love with the love of his life. 5) Looking for a Break - the band were not an overnight success. They had to work to get recognition. 6) Queen - the album - they finally record their first album. 7) The Long Road to Stardom - after several years of work, they finally make the big time. 8) Sheer Heart Attack - this was their third album and contained their first hit single, "Killer Queen." 9) A Night at the Opera - this album put them into superstar status with the giant single "Bohemian Rhapsody." 10) Stars at Last - taking advantage of their stardom. 11) A Day at the Races - their fifth album with another giant hit, "Somebody to Love." 12) The Tours of 1977 - 1977 was pretty much spent on the road. 13) News of the World - their next album contained the iconic "We Are the Champions" backed by "We will Rock You." 14) Jazz - their seventh album containing "Fat Bottomed Girls" backed with "Bicycle Race." 15) Live Killers - their first live album was hated by all of the critics, yet loved by the fans. 16) The Game - if they weren't superstars before, they were after The Game. It contained
Download or read book Rock and Roll Legends of the 1950s Paper Dolls written by Tom Tierney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2007-02-02 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The King of the Paper Dolls takes on the King of Rock & Roll and 14 other superstars! Includes costumes for Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and more.
Download or read book Michael Jackson King of Pop written by Mary K. Pratt and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title chronicles the song and dance genius of the King of Pop, whose recent death reinforced the level of his global influence and stardom. While covering controversies and oddities, from the trial on molestation charges to his cosmetic surgeries to his amusement-park house Neverland, the book also details his incredible songs, videos, work habits, childhood, and groundbreaking career. Jackson's music is still popular with young people, especially with the convenience of MP3 downloads and the enthusiasm passed down from older fans. Lives Cut Short is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book American Legends written by Charles River Editors and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-21 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes Jackson's own quotes about his life and career *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading “The minute I started breaking the all-time record in record sales—I broke Elvis's records, I broke Beatles records—the minute it became the all-time best-selling album in the history of the Guinness Book of World Records, overnight they called me a freak. They called me a homosexual. They called me a child molester. They said I bleached my skin. They made everything to turn the public against me.” – Michael Jackson In the majority of cases, a pop or rock fan who is asked about a particular celebrity will answer in unambiguous terms. Artists such as Elvis Presley engage the public in their entirety, their personae fully revealed as on and offstage personalities. Most artists are judged by what they say of themselves and their art, and fans can express in distinct terms why they like or do not like them or their music. Michael Jackson, on the other hand, projected a different sort of fascination to the global public, based upon his many contradictions and hidden characteristics. The unorthodox artist was described by one author as “paradoxical and incomplete,” and while audiences attended a Presley event to revel in a known quantity, Jackson's charisma depended in part on the audience's need “to understand, or fill in the knowledge that was missing.” If anything, the mystical, half-revealed Jackson was as strong an attraction as his more forceful and renowned colleagues, for by the end of his career, he was “arguably the most notable popular culture virtuoso of the late twentieth century” and had set almost every record known to his industry, all in an age that featured not only Presley but The Beatles, Barbara Streisand, and other superstars. Jackson was literally bred for success. From childhood, he was rehearsed by his father as part of the Jackson 5 to extreme lengths, and he was never without multiple projects, even as he managed to juggle several genres with apparent ease. In his time at Motown alone, he recorded fourteen albums with The Jackson 5, then six more as The Jacksons. Numerous solo albums, films, and music videos, which he called “short films,” garnered thirteen Grammy Awards, and twenty-six American Music Awards, among numerous others. He is one of few artists to be inducted into the Hall of Fame twice, for his work with The Jacksons, and as a solo performer. The music and video to “Thriller” stands as the best-selling ever, with thirteen number one singles. In all, Jackson's records and videos sold 750 million copies worldwide and continue to sell at a brisk pace after his death. Given that career, it's no surprise that The Guinness Book of Records lists him as “The Most Successful Entertainer of All Time.” In the end, the child star who grew up perfecting the old vaudevillian moonwalk step and made crotch-grabbing and robot dancing some of his signature moves was overcome by an extensive combination of drugs provided to help him cope with anxiety and financial collapse. While he died prematurely at the age of 50 and his personal physician was later tried for offering those drugs illegally, Jackson's death could hardly have come as a surprise to anyone remotely familiar with the troubles and controversies that surrounded him for the last several decades of his life. American Legends: The Life of Michael Jackson looks at the life and career of the King of Pop, from his defining albums to the controversies swirling around him. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Jackson like never before, in no time at all.
Download or read book All Music Guide to Soul written by Vladimir Bogdanov and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With informative biographies, essays, and "music maps, " this book is the ultimate guide to the best recordings in rhythm and blues. 20 charts.
