| All My Friends Are Rock Stars: The music scenes of Rockford IL, Madison & Milwa Contributor(s): Moore, Theron D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0692554343 ISBN-13: 9780692554340 Publisher: Mean Machine Press OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Heavy Metal - Music | Genres & Styles - Rock |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6" W x 9" (1.03 lbs) 348 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: All My Friends Are Rock Stars: The music scenes of Rockford IL, Madison & Milwaukee WI; 80's and 90's is a document of the hard rock / metal / punk and alt music scenes of three prominent, Midwestern cities. Not only does this book speak to the local scenes of each city, it also tells story after story of musicians who made it, who came close and who were just glad to be part of it. The book's voice is provided via author commentary, photos / images and compelling interviews that paint colorful snapshots of how dynamic music was and still is, flowing as life's blood through the artistic communities of Rockford, Madison and Milwaukee. This book celebrates the dedication, commitment and spirit of the local musician, the fans and the music scenes. The STARS of this book in order of appearance: Bun E. Carlos / Cheap Trick Mark Snodgrass / "Listen To This" Radio Show Greg / Pure Aggression Brian Carter / Sarkoma Glenn Rene Zeringue Junior / Bludgeoned Nun Dan Gildea / Pinewood Box Dave Ensminger / Pinewood Box A Short History of Punk and Indie Rock in Rockford, Illinois Jerry Sofran / forchristsake / Rude Awakening Ray Horstheimer/ Bugzy Malone Paul Bronson / Zanthus Dave Potter / Music & Program Director of Y95 Midwest Jamfest Todd Houston / Midnite Angel Greg DeCarlo / RIPT Steve Moriarty / RIPT Mike Korn / RAM Magazine Author Commentary Madison and Milwaukee Brad Skaife / Imminent Attack Biff Blumfumgagnge / The Gomers Bill Feeny / Appliances S.F.B. Dan Hobson / Killdozer Mike Turnis / Horny Genius Blunt Rapture / Cattle Prod & Headpump Bucky Pope / Tar Babies O'Cayz Corral Robert Corbitt Cathy Dethmers / O'Cayz Corral Paul Schluter / Last Crack Dave Gregor / Morta Skuld Rich Noonan / Dr. Shrinker Jackie Ramos / Moxy Roxx Greg Kalember / Raven Bitch Morgan Thorn / Megaton Blonde Jack Koshick / Concert Promoter |