Legends of Rock (Legends of Rock)
by Hans Carroll Hetrick, Jennifer L. Huston, William N Stark, and Joseph Jesse Tougas
Describes the steps bands take to book a first gig, including making contacts, finding locations for first gigs, and tips for making gigs successful.
Describes the steps musicians take to form a band, including selecting band members, a name, music style, and appearance.
The Beatles' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, has been called "a night that changed the course of American culture." More than seventy million television viewers - the largest-ever audience for an entertainment show - watched the Beatles' performance that February 9, 1964. It was only the beginning. Had the Beatles been simply the most successful musical group of all time, their place in history would be secure. But they were much, much more. The Beatles changed popular culture foreve...
"A biography of Janis Joplin. Presents a comprehensive look at her life and her music"--Provided by publisher.
With Culture in Action the arts are brought to life! The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library from which readers can choose their favourite arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions.
Preschoolers learning to identify colors will love this whimsical book, while music-savvy parents will love the artistic representation of some of their favorite song titles, including Little RED Corvette, BLUE Suede Shoes, and PINK Moon, just to name a few.
Profiles the lives of ten rock and roll artists, includingElvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, and the Beach Boys.
Girls, get ready to rock! Since 2001, the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls has taught legions of girls, ages 8 to 18, how to let loose and rock out. This book brings the camp's inspiring, hands-on approach and advice from their all-star crew of female musicians to girls everywhere. Fun and informative features offer instruction and tips on how to play instruments, write songs, publicise a show, sing your heart out, and much more. Featuring a short history of women in rock, 50 awesome illustrations a...
When Paul Met Artie: The Story of Simon & Garfunkel
by Neri G. and Litchfield David
From childhood friendship to brief teenage stardom, from early failures to musical greatness — the incredible story of how Simon & Garfunkel became a cherished voice of their generation. Long before they became one of the most beloved and successful duos of all time, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were just two kids growing up in Queens, New York — best friends who met in a sixth-grade production of Alice in Wonderland and bonded over girls, baseball, and rock ’n’ roll. As teens, they practiced s...
Play It Loud! (Pop Culture Revolutions)
by Sara Frederick and Sara Gilbert
The story of the highly celebrated and influential English rock group and their music.
AC/DC (Pop Rock: Popular Rock Superstars of Yesterday and Today) (Popular Rock Superstars of Yesterday and Today (Paperback))
by Ethan Schlesinger
Aerosmith (Rebels of Rock (Library)) (Bands That Rock!)
by Jeff Burlingame
"A biography of American rock band Aerosmith"--Provided by publisher.