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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Brilliant composer, smooth soul singer, killer drummer, and charismatic band leader, Morris Day, has been a force in American music for the past four decades. In On Time, the renowned funkster looks back on a life of turbulence and triumph. He chronicles his creative process with an explosive prose that mirrors his intoxicating music. Morris' story is a fast-paced page-turner replete with unexpected twists and shocking surprises. A major and fascinating...
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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This affectionate portrait of Viola Smith, one of the few female professional drummers of the early 20th century, shows how she played so fast she left no room for doubt: women could not only keep the beat--they could beat the odds.
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English
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"The blazing rock opera of the greatest drummer of all-time, Jim Gordon, from the legendary Wrecking Crew to redefining rock on the Seventies' biggest hits and outrageous tours, and ultimately to the most shocking crime in rock history--a story of musical genius, uncontrollable madness, and the big fill. Jim Gordon was the greatest rock drummer of all-time. Just ask the world-famous musicians who played with him--John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric...
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English
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Patty Schemel's story begins with a childhood surrounded by the AA meetings her parents hosted in the family living room. Their divorce triggered her first forays into drinking at age twelve and dovetailed with her passion for punk rock and playing the drums. Patty's struggles with her sexuality further drove her notoriously hard playing, and by the late '80s she had focused that anger, confusion, and drive into regular gigs with well-regarded bands...
7) Brothers
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English
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This poignant memoir of brotherhood, music and enduring love celebrates the profound bond between brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen and chronicles their musical journey with personal anecdotes, untold stories and never-before-seen photos.
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