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Lost Rockers : Broken Dreams and Crashed Careers by Paul Rachman, Tony Mann and Steven Blush (2016, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherpowerHouse Books

ISBN-101576877663

ISBN-139781576877661

eBay Product ID (ePID)208668726

Product Key Features

Book TitleLost Rockers : Broken Dreams and Crashed Careers

Number of Pages162 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistory & Criticism, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock

Publication Year2016

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorPaul Rachman, Tony Mann, Steven blush

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight25 oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2015-956495

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"The Clash, the Kinks, the Rolling Stones... all legends who will stand the test of time, forever etched into the fabric of rock god history. But what about the musicians who fell through the cracks, those who were on the cusp of stardom but never quite made it? In his new book, Lost Rockers, writer and director Steven Blush explores exactly this. Having dedicated his life to chronicling the lives of some of the greatest musicians in the world, Steven has now turned his attention to commemorating those for whom the stars never quite aligned, and in doing so deconstructs the very meaning of fame." -- i-D As seen on aCurator Noisey Psychology Today Hint Mag Under the Radar Paper Magazine

Dewey Decimal784.421660922

SynopsisTimed with the release of a documentary film of the same name by acclaimed writer/director Steven Blush, Lost Rockers offers a compelling narrative connecting the lives of different musicians and their strangely similar adventures in the entertainment industry. All of these almost-famous musicians have gripping backstories; they've also recorded some powerful music that you won't believe you've never heard., Hit songs, record deals, sexual adoration, private jets, stretch limos, and wealth: these are the trappings of musical success. But the pop stars living these seemingly glamorous lives are the exceptions in the music business and not the rule. Standing in the wings, just off stage and waiting, are those many talented and deserving musicians who just barley missed their big break. Lost Rockers is about those musicians who at one point in time were on the verge of success but who never quite "made it." Some of them were so close they could taste it, and others never had a chance. To become a star you need: talent, charisma, dedication, intelligence, energy, intensity, and a helluva lot of luck. These are all pieces in the puzzle--and for these lost rockers, the stars just didn't align quite right. But the dawn of the 21st century offers these unknowns a chance for redemption. With new technologies offering easier ways of finding and listening to music, these artists might just be discovered anew by a generation of fans eager to mine the past in hopes of discovering something fresh. Timed with the release of a documentary film of the same name, the latest collaboration between acclaimed writer Steven Blush and director Paul Rachman, Lost Rockers offers a compelling narrative connecting the lives of different musicians and their strangely similar adventures in the entertainment industry. All of these almost-famous musicians have gripping backstories; they've also recorded some powerful music that you won't believe you've never heard. In our nation, it's all about second chances, so let's start diggin' in the crates at flea markets, garage sales, thrift shops, and swap meets, and uncover the lost secrets of America's rich musical heritage.

LC Classification NumberML385