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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9780760322697
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
MBI Publishing Company LLC
ISBN-10
0760322694
ISBN-13
9780760322697
eBay Product ID (ePID)
47025070
Product Key Features
Book Title
Billy F Gibbons : Rock + Roll Gear Head
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Printed Music / Guitar & Fretted Instruments, Automotive / General
Publication Year
2005
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Transportation
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
62.2 Oz
Item Length
12.2 in
Item Width
11 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-051064
Reviews
Vintage Guitar, December 2005(circ.: 23,000) "The new book from the ZZ Top front-man/honcho principalis part biography, part history, part philosophical tome, part vanity project and all mojo! … In this, his first-ever biography/band history/car collection/guitar collection book, the Rev delivers.", New York Times (Automotive section), June 4, 2006 "This personal album of notes and images transcend the private, because Mr. Gibbons' private obsessions are so widely shared. His patronage of custom car builders like Boyd Coddington and Pete Chapouris is a public service. "The cars and music are part of the same enterprise: creating a shared landscape of mind, a fantasy land where Mr. Gibbons' music provides a soundtrack for imagined journeys in fantasy cars. Many will be happy to ride along.", Road and Track," May 2007 " The book [Billy F. Gibbons"] "is a fascinating look at the history of a great band and Gibbons' life-long twin passions. His design flair and ample funds have produced a long series of hot rods.", "Chicago"" Sun-Times," Nov. 25, 2005 (circ.: 490,000) "Reasons for living: "Rock + Roll Gearhead" is a lavishly illustrated coffee table tome - though Gibbons says he prefers to think of it as a 'tequila table' book - offering a guided tour through his career, from garage-rock legends the Moving Sidewalks, of 'Nuggets' and '99th Floor' fame, through ZZ Top, and the many gorgeous custom-made guitars and hot rods he acquired along the way ... Any fan of cars or guitars will welcome this hefty document as an irresistible example of politically correct pornography, staring with envy at Gibbons' gorgeous axes and hipster wheels for hours on end.", New York Times , Nov. 10, 2005 "In addition to the hundreds of guitars he has acquired, Mr. Gibbons has a celebrated stable of hot rods and custom cars … Both collections are chronicled in the just-published Rock & Roll Gearhead . It's a combination memoir, band scrapbook and catalog of his favorite autos (including the 'CadZZilla' and the 'Slampala') and six-strings (like the cowhide-covered Fender and the Gibson in the shape of Texas) … 'Rock 'n' roll and automobiles have always had this synergistic connection,' Mr. Gibbons said. He will be signing copies of the book on Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Ave.", New York Times (Automotive section), June 4, 2006 “This personal album of notes and images transcend the private, because Mr. Gibbons’ private obsessions are so widely shared. His patronage of custom car builders like Boyd Coddington and Pete Chapouris is a public service. "The cars and music are part of the same enterprise: creating a shared landscape of mind, a fantasy land where Mr. Gibbons’ music provides a soundtrack for imagined journeys in fantasy cars. Many will be happy to ride along.�, New York Times , Nov. 10, 2005 “In addition to the hundreds of guitars he has acquired, Mr. Gibbons has a celebrated stable of hot rods and custom cars & Both collections are chronicled in the just-published Rock & Roll Gearhead . It’s a combination memoir, band scrapbook and catalog of his favorite autos (including the ‘CadZZilla’ and the ‘Slampala’) and six-strings (like the cowhide-covered Fender and the Gibson in the shape of Texas) & ‘Rock ’n’ roll and automobiles have always had this synergistic connection,’ Mr. Gibbons said. He will be signing copies of the book on Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Ave.�, "Vintage Guitar," December 2005 (circ.: 23,000) "The new book from the ZZ Top front-man/"honcho principal" is part biography, part history, part philosophical tome, part vanity project - and all mojo! ... In this, his first-ever biography/band history/car collection/guitar collection book, the Rev delivers.", Road and Track , May 2007 "The book [Billy F. Gibbons] is a fascinating look at the history of a great band and Gibbons' life-long twin passions. His design flair and ample funds have produced a long series of hot rods.", "New York Times," Nov. 10, 2005 " In addition to the hundreds of guitars he has acquired, Mr. Gibbons has a celebrated stable of hot rods and custom cars ... Both collections are chronicled in the just-published "Rock & Roll Gearhead," It' s a combination memoir, band scrapbook and catalog of his favorite autos (including the ' CadZZilla' and the ' Slampala' ) and six-strings (like the cowhide-covered Fender and the Gibson in the shape of Texas) ... ' Rock ' n' roll and automobiles have always had this synergistic connection, ' Mr. Gibbons said. He will be signing copies of the book on Monday from 1 to 2: 30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Ave.", Road and Track, May 2007 "The book [Billy F. Gibbons]is a fascinating look at the history of a great band and Gibbons' life-long twin passions. His design flair and ample funds have produced a long series of hot rods.", New York Times,Nov. 10, 2005(circ.: 1.1 million) "In addition to the hundreds of guitars he has acquired, Mr. Gibbons has a celebrated stable of hot rods and custom cars … Both collections are chronicled in the just-publishedRock & Roll Gearhead. It's a combination memoir, band scrapbook and catalog of his favorite autos (including the 'CadZZilla' and the 'Slampala') and six-strings (like the cowhide-covered Fender and the Gibson in the shape of Texas) … 'Rock 'n' roll and automobiles have always had this synergistic connection,' Mr. Gibbons said. He will be signing copies of the book on Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Ave.", New York Times,Nov. 10, 2005 "In addition to the hundreds of guitars he has acquired, Mr. Gibbons has a celebrated stable of hot rods and custom cars … Both collections are chronicled in the just-publishedRock & Roll Gearhead. It's a combination memoir, band scrapbook and catalog of his favorite autos (including the 'CadZZilla' and the 'Slampala') and six-strings (like the cowhide-covered Fender and the Gibson in the shape of Texas) … 'Rock 'n' roll and automobiles have always had this synergistic connection,' Mr. Gibbons said. He will be signing copies of the book on Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Ave.", New York Times(Automotive section), June 4, 2006 "This personal album of notes and images transcend the private, because Mr. Gibbonsrs" private obsessions are so widely shared. His patronage of custom car builders like Boyd Coddington and Pete Chapouris is a public service. "The cars and music are part of the same enterprise: creating a shared landscape of mind, a fantasy land where Mr. Gibbonsrs" music provides a soundtrack for imagined journeys in fantasy cars. Many will be happy to ride along.", New York Times(Automotive section), June 4, 2006(circ.: 1.14 million) "This personal album of notes and images transcend the private, because Mr. Gibbons' private obsessions are so widely shared. His patronage of custom car builders like Boyd Coddington and Pete Chapouris is a public service. "… The cars and music are part of the same enterprise: creating a shared landscape of mind, a fantasy land where Mr. Gibbons' music provides a soundtrack for imagined journeys in fantasy cars. Many will be happy to ride along.", New York Times , Nov. 10, 2005 "In addition to the hundreds of guitars he has acquired, Mr. Gibbons has a celebrated stable of hot rods and custom cars ... Both collections are chronicled in the just-published Rock & Roll Gearhead . It's a combination memoir, band scrapbook and catalog of his favorite autos (including the 'CadZZilla' and the 'Slampala') and six-strings (like the cowhide-covered Fender and the Gibson in the shape of Texas) ... 'Rock 'n' roll and automobiles have always had this synergistic connection,' Mr. Gibbons said. He will be signing copies of the book on Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Ave.", ChicagoSun-Times,Nov. 25, 2005(circ.: 490,000) "Reasons for living:Rock + Roll Gearheadis a lavishly illustrated coffee table tome though Gibbons says he prefers to think of it as a 'tequila table' book offering a guided tour through his career, from garage-rock legends the Moving Sidewalks, of 'Nuggets' and '99th Floor' fame, through ZZ Top, and the many gorgeous custom-made guitars and hot rods he acquired along the way … Any fan of cars or guitars will welcome this hefty document as an irresistible example of politically correct pornography, staring with envy at Gibbons' gorgeous axes and hipster wheels for hours on end.", Road and Track , May 2007 “The book [Billy F. Gibbons]is a fascinating look at the history of a great band and Gibbons’ life-long twin passions. His design flair and ample funds have produced a long series of hot rods.", New York Times(Automotive section), June 4, 2006 "This personal album of notes and images transcend the private, because Mr. Gibbons' private obsessions are so widely shared. His patronage of custom car builders like Boyd Coddington and Pete Chapouris is a public service. "The cars and music are part of the same enterprise: creating a shared landscape of mind, a fantasy land where Mr. Gibbons' music provides a soundtrack for imagined journeys in fantasy cars. Many will be happy to ride along.", "New York Times," Nov. 10, 2005 (circ.: 1.1 million) "In addition to the hundreds of guitars he has acquired, Mr. Gibbons has a celebrated stable of hot rods and custom cars ... Both collections are chronicled in the just-published "Rock & Roll Gearhead." It's a combination memoir, band scrapbook and catalog of his favorite autos (including the 'CadZZilla' and the 'Slampala') and six-strings (like the cowhide-covered Fender and the Gibson in the shape of Texas) ... 'Rock 'n' roll and automobiles have always had this synergistic connection, ' Mr. Gibbons said. He will be signing copies of the book on Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store at 555 Fifth Ave.", "New York Times "(Automotive section), June 4, 2006 " This personal album of notes and images transcend the private, because Mr. Gibbons' private obsessions are so widely shared. His patronage of custom car builders like Boyd Coddington and Pete Chapouris is a public service. " The cars and music are part of the same enterprise: creating a shared landscape of mind, a fantasy land where Mr. Gibbons' music provides a soundtrack for imagined journeys in fantasy cars. Many will be happy to ride along.", Road and Track , May 2007 "The book [Billy F. Gibbons]is a fascinating look at the history of a great band and Gibbons' life-long twin passions. His design flair and ample funds have produced a long series of hot rods."
Dewey Edition
22
Photographed by
Perry, David
Dewey Decimal
782.42166/092 B
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Imagine stepping out of an air-conditioned Kwik-E-Mart and into the hot summer sun, cold soda in hand, when a long-and-low baby blue ' 62 Chevy Impala slowly trolls into the parking lot. How about rolling to a stoplight in West Hollywood and spying a bearded motorist with an 8-ball logo on the louvered and striped hood of his BMW? There' s no mistaking the common thread in these remarkable scenarios-- Billy F Gibbons, be-shaded axe-man extraordinaire from ZZ TOP and certified Texas Grade-A gearhead. As with many rockers, Gibbons' jones for hot rods and customs is the stuff of legend. But beyond this bona fide bluesman' s mastery of the six-string and unrepentant love for internal combustion is a noted collector whose own designs have manifested themselves in his cars and in hundreds of mind-bending custom guitars. In Billy F Gibbons: Rock + Roll Gearhead, Gibbons riffs on his Texas youth, four-decade recording career, and life on the road, but also reveals the tales behind dozens of guitars, including the Famed Pearly Gates, the red Gretsch given to him by Bo Diddley, and the Muddywood guitar commissioned as a fundraiser for the Delta Blues Museum. Also profiled are 10 of Gibbons' outstanding rods and customs, including Kopperhed, CadZZilla, and the Eliminator coupe. In addition to exclusive photography by Bay Area shooter David Perry, the book is illustrated with dozens of images from Gibbons' personal archive., Billy F Gibbons riffs on his Texas youth, four-decade recording career, and life on the road. This book profiles 10 of Gibbons' outstanding rods and customs, including Kopperhed, CadZZilla, and the Eliminator coupe. In addition to the photography by Bay Area shooter David Perry, it is illustrated with images from Gibbons' personal archive., The lead guitarist for ZZ Top riffs on his life as a noted collector whose own designs have manifested themselves in his cars and in hundreds of mind-bending custom guitars. 200 photos, 175 in full color.
LC Classification Number
ML419.G49A3 2005
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