musicians

Rock and roll was birthed in basements and garages, radio stations and dance halls, in cities where unexpected gatherings of artists and audience changed and charged the way music is heard and celebrated, capturing lightning in a bottle. Musician and writer Lenny Kaye explores ten crossroads of time and place that define rock and roll, its unforgettable flashpoints, characters, and visionaries; how each generation came to be; how it was discovered by the world. Whether describing Elvis Presley's Memphis, the Beatles' Liverpool, Patti Smith's New York, or Kurt Cobain's Seattle, Lightning Striking reveals the communal energy that creates a scene, a guided tour inside style and performance, to see who's on stage, along with the movers and shakers, the hustlers and hangers-on--and why everybody is listening.

Problem Child is the unbelievably true story of Terrell Carter, an American musician and actor who grew up in Buffalo, New York, in a dysfunctional family, each member crazier than the next. And the Problem Child is the only one in the story who may, or may not, actually have a problem. An emotional journey of trials and revelations, with a huge secret at its core, this story may force you to laugh?just to keep from crying.

For Cody Alan, one of country music?s most famous on-air radio and TV personalities, listening to other people has always been a crucial part of his role. It was by fostering his ability to hear others that he discovered the person he most needed to listen to was himself. Listening ultimately led him on a journey of self-discovery where he found the courage to come out as gay, the openness to question spiritually, and the strength to explore a new definition of parenting and family.

In St. Hilaire, where most residents talk to the dead, Dec, who yearns for a fresh start, Russ, who plans to run his town, and piano prodigy Annie Krylova meet and find their lives transformed. Told from multiple viewpoints.

"Join Miguel and his dog, Dante, as they solve a family mystery"--Back cover.

"Provides . . . trivia about popular music and the music industry"--Provided by publisher.

The authors share their experience exploring drugs, alcohol, love, music, and friendship growing up. Explores their lives as twins living right down the hall from each other.

"Elsie's music class has played 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' too many times, and she wants to try something new. When her music teacher suggests she 'rock on her own time,' Elsie devises a plan. It's recess, and the playground will make a great venue. Soon she and her best friends are setting up a stage. In true rock-star fashion, their band enlists classmates to help with hair and makeup, special effects, and security. They even host a press conference and an autograph session! Elsie has thought of everything to throw the most epic of recess rock concerts . . . or has she?".

In St. Hilaire, where most residents talk to the dead, Dec, who yearns for a fresh start, Russ, who plans to run his town, and piano prodigy Annie Krylova meet and find their lives transformed. Told from multiple viewpoints.

A young boy named Miguel Rivera loves music, and wants to become an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, but no music is allowed in his household, so he takes a journey to the Land of the dead to unlock the real story behind his family's history.