Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the World - Softcover

Robbie Robertson; Jim Guerinot; Jared Levine; Sebastian Robertson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1101918683 ISBN 13: 9781101918685

Publisher: Tundra, 2016

Synopsis

YOUNG READERS' FIRST LOOK AT THE WORLD'S FINEST MUSICAL INNOVATORS

Now in paperback! Exclusive insights from a celebrated musician and passionate industry insiders on the lives of 27 legends across musical genres - the perfect volume to introduce young readers to the power of music.

Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to celebrate the lives of 27 musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come.

Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration - and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change - that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.

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Review:

PRAISE FOR "Legends, Icons & Rebels: "
"This is a book that will touch you with the flame that earned these titans their place in the pantheon." -- Four Stars, "Rolling Stone Magazine"
"Wow, just wow! This book is big in every way.... Incredible thought has been put into this oversize offering, from selection of the artists to the eye-popping design and even to the quality of the paper.... All of the material feels fresh, and with back matter aplenty, there are lots of ways that this could be used in schools--or kids could just kick back, read, and listen." -- Starred Review, "Booklist"
"Each artist gets a lively and colourful spread with a short bio, a few fun facts, and a very select list of great hits. It all makes for a breezy, informative read, and the two CDs that come with the book are a helpful and welcome addition.... ["Legends, Icons & Rebels"] offers a more knowledgeable and idiosyncratic approach to musical discovery than any Amazon customer list." --Feature Review, "Quill & Quire"

About the Author:

Robbie Robertson is himself a musical legend. He has won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. He was the primary songwriter for the critically acclaimed group The Band, penning Americana classics like 'The Weight' and 'Up on Cripple Creek' and toured with Bob Dylan. After The Band bid farewell to performing in The Last Waltz concert, filmed by Martin Scorsese, Robertson followed his long-time fascination with film. He was a Creative Executive at DreamWorks and has scored and/or been an executive music producer on a number of Martin Scorsese's films. Jim Guerinot manages a client roster that includes No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, The Offspring, Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor, and Robbie Robertson. Guerinot was also the General Manager at A&M Records, where his influence figured in the success of Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow, and Blues Traveler. Jared Levine has managed such artists as Robbie Robertson and Fishbone, and has signed artists including Cracker, Soul Asylum, and Gin Blossoms. Sebastian Robertson has composed over 3,000 pieces of music in television and film and served as the musical director on the acclaimed documentary series Playing For Change.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tundra
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1101918683
• ISBN 13: 9781101918685
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128