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English
Description
"The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass. Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the...
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Drake began his career as an actor, but his fame skyrocketed when he focused his talents on music. The multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and rapper is one of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B today. Young readers will learn about Drake's career and life through highly accessible text accompanied by a variety of nonfiction text features, including dynamic full-color photographs, fact boxes, and direct quotes from Drake himself.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, was famous for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television show Degrassi: The Next Generation before becoming a big rap star. His songs and albums have won many honors, including Grammy Awards and topping the Billboard Hot 100 lists. Growing up with a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, Drake is now worth millions of dollars and donates to charitable causes. Through simple text, revealing direct quotations,...
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Series
Publisher
Essential Library
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Future. Readers learn about Future's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book brings to life Future's prolific work ethic, unique musical style, and upcoming projects. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
11) Testimony
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
In this captivating memoir, Robbie Robertson shares the journey that led him to some of the most pivotal events in music history. It's the story of a time when rock 'n' roll became life, when music legends moved through the same streets and hotel rooms, and above all, the profound friendship among five young men who together created a new kind of popular music.
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Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Since his first recordings with Buffalo Springfield in 1967, Neil Young has been described as brilliant, cantankerous, confounding, ruthless, mercurial, and vexing. Regardless, his profound musical influence and his status as a critical favorite cannot be denied. Now the first illustrated biography to span Young's 40-plus years as a recording and touring musician (and nearly as many forays into divergent musical genres, some wags might say), is updated...
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Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Canadian guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson is known mainly for his central role in the musical group the Band. But how did he become one of Rolling Stone's top 100 guitarists of all time? Written by his son Sebastian, this is the story of a rock-and-roll legend's journey through music, beginning when he was taught to play guitar at nine years old on a Native American reservation"--Amazon.com.
19) High school
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Publisher
MCD, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
From the iconic musicians Tegan and Sara comes a memoir about high school, detailing their first loves and first songs in a compelling look back at their humble beginnings. High School is the revelatory and unique coming-of-age story of Sara and Tegan Quin, identical twins from Calgary, Alberta, who grew up at the height of grunge and rave culture in the nineties, well before they became the celebrated musicians and global LGBTQ icons we know today....
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When singer, musician, and broadcast journalist Malka Marom had the opportunity to interview Joni Mitchell in 1973, she was eager to reconnect with the performer she'd first met late one night in 1966 at a Yorkville coffeehouse. More conversations followed over the next four decades of friendship, and it was only after Joni and Malka completed their last recorded interview, in 2012, that Malka discovered the heart of their discussions: the creative...