Wednesday, November 17, 2021

CARMINE APPICE LEGENDARY DRUMMER AND MONSTER GUITARIST FERNANDO PERDOMO EXCLUSIVE ZOOM TV INTERVIEW: 'ENERGY OVERLOAD'

 



CARMINE APPICE

LEGENDARY

VANILLA FUDGE DRUMMER

Has joined forces with multi-instrumentalist 

and rising studio star

 FERNANDO PERDOMO 

 to form

THE APPICE PERDOMO PROJECT

EXCLUSIVE ZOOM TV INTERVIEW

with

CARMINE APPICE

AND

FERNANDO PERDOMO

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY


As drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Carmine Appice set the grooves for the groundbreaking band‘s 1967 psychedelic debut, inadvertently inventing Stoner Rock in the process. The Fudge had no precedent. The band was totally unique.

VANILLA FUDGE

No rock group, up until that point, had ever so lugubriously s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d out well-known pop tunes like the Beatles “Eleanor Rigby” and “Ticket To Ride,” Curtis Mayfield‘s “People Get Ready,” Sonny & Cher‘s “Bang Bang” Rod Argent‘s “She‘s Not There” and, most famously, The Supremes‘ Motown classic “You Keep Me Hangin‘ On” to such hippie heights. With Mark Stein‘s mysterioso wash of Grand Guignol keyboard theatrics, Tim Bogert‘s amazing and trippy bass runs, and guitarist Vince Martell‘s era-happy soloing, Appice boomed like no other drummer in rock history. Their debut album still stands today as a Hard Rock classic. Vanilla Fudge went on to tour with Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and even had Led Zeppelin as an opening act. Post-Fudge, Bogert and Appice formed Cactus (seen as an influence on King‘s X and Van Halen). Post-Cactus, the rhythm section found Grammy-winning Guitar Hero Jeff Beck to form the first supergroup: Beck, Bogert & Appice (BBA). 

CACTUS

One of the premier showmen in rock, Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In ‘76, he joined Rod Stewart‘s band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart‘s biggest hits, “Do Ya Think I‘m Sexy’ and “Young Turks.’ He left Stewart to record his first solo album, “Rockers’, and tour Japan and North America with an allstar band. . In the early 80’s, he toured with OZZY Osborne, Ted Nugent . In the mid 80’s, he formed King Kobra for two Capitol albums and international touring And in the late 80’s, Carmine played on a Pink Floyd record “Momentary Lapse of Reason’ and formed Blue Murder with White snake’s John Sykes and The Firm‘s Tony Franklin.

In the early 90s, he pounded away soul-style for The Edgar Winter Group.As an educator, Carmine was the first to legitimize rock drumming with his landmark book, The Realistic Rock Drum Method, selling over 400,000 copies (now in video format). He was the first Rock Drummer and Rock Musician to conduct instructional clinics and symposiums around the world.


PURCHASE 
THE LATEST RELEASE

 BY

CARMINE 

APPICE

and 

FERNANDO PERDOMO


THE APPICE PERDOMO PROJECT (aka APP)

‘ENERGY OVERLOAD'

On Cleopatra Records

Fiery guitarist Fernando Perdomo meets cool as ice drummer Carmine Appice on this once in a lifetime clash of the titans!This all instrumental album features some mindblowing original material plus killer cover versions of Paul McCarney's "Maybe I'm Amazed," Rod Stewarts "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" (which was co-written by Appice), and more! Watch for music videos coming for the singles including the high energy "Rocket To The Sun!"

available at amazon.com

Also

CARMINE APPICE

and CACTUS

Latest release

‘TIGHTROPE’

2021 release. '70s classic rock legends return with a smashing new album that balances powerful, driving rockers with more complex and heady album tracks! The band is still led by iconic drummer Carmine Appice alongside founding vocalist Jimmy Kunes with special guest appearances from original guitarist Jim McCarty and bassist Pete Bremy! Features a killer cover of "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" with co-lead vocals by current Cactus guitarist Paul Warren who made his recording debut on The Temptation's 1972 smash hit version of the song!

AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

CARMINE APPICE

visit

www.carmineappice.net

CARMINE APPICE

official website

www.facebook.com/carmine.appice

facebook

www.instagram.com/carmineappice

Instagram

www.fernandoperdomo.com

FERNANDO PERDOMO

Official site

www.vanillafudge.com

VANILLA FUDGE official site

www.cactusrocks.net

CACTUS official site


Discography

Albums

Carmine Appice

Rockers (1981)

Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus (1995)

Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus 2: Channel Mind Radio (1997)

Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus Japan (1999)

Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus Korea (2002)

V8 (2008)

Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus: Conquering Heroes (double CD) (2009)

Beck, Bogert & Appice

Beck, Bogert & Appice (1973)

Live in Japan (1973)

Blue Murder

Blue Murder (1989)

Nothin' But Trouble (1993)

Cactus

Cactus (1970)

One Way...Or Another (1971)

Restrictions (1971)

'Ot 'N' Sweaty (1972)

Fully Unleashed: The Live Gigs (2004)

Cactus V (2006)

Fully Unleashed: The Live Gigs Vol. II (2007)

Black Dawn (2016)

Tightrope (2021)

Char, Bogert & Appice

Live in Japan (1999)

Derringer, Bogert & Appice

Doin' Business As… (2001)

DNA

Party Tested (1983)

Jan Akkerman

Tabernakel (1974)

KGB

KGB (1976)

Motion (1976)

King Kobra

Ready to Strike (1985)

Thrill of a Lifetime (1986)

King Kobra III (1988)

Hollywood Trash (2001)

King Kobra (2011)

King Kobra II (2013)

Marty Friedman

True Obsessions (1996)

Michael Schenker

Temple of Rock (2011)

Mother's Army

Mothers Army (1993)

Planet Earth (1997)

Pappo's Blues

Caso Cerrado (1995)

Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley (1978)

Pearl

Pearl (1997)

4 Infinity (1998)

Pink Floyd

"Dogs of War" from A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)

Rated X

Rated X (2014)

Rod Stewart

Foot Loose & Fancy Free (1977)

Blondes Have More Fun (1978)

Foolish Behaviour (1980)

Tonight I'm Yours (1981)

Sly Stone

I'm Back! Family & Friends (credited only to "Sly Stone") (2011)

Ted Nugent

Nugent (1982)

Travers & Appice (as duo with Pat Travers)

It Takes A Lot of Balls (2004)

Live at the House of Blues (2005)

Bazooka (2006)

Appice (with his brother Vinny Appice)

Sinister (2017)

Vanilla Fudge

Vanilla Fudge (1967)

The Beat Goes On (1968)

Renaissance (1968)

Near the Beginning (1969)

Rock & Roll (1969)

Mystery (1984)

The Best of Vanilla Fudge Live (1991)

2001/The Return/Then And Now (2001)

The Real Deal – Vanilla Fudge Live (2003)

Out Through The in Door (2007)

Orchestral Fudge/When Two Worlds Collide (2008)

Box of Fudge (2010)

Spirit Of '67 (2015)

Vargas, Bogert & Appice

Javier Vargas, Tim Bogert, Carmine Appice: Featuring Paul Shortino (2011)

Appice Perdomo Project

Energy Overload (2021) Carmine Appice joined forces with Fernando Perdomo for this album for Cleopatra Records


With others

Hear 'n Aid - "Stars" (1986)

Cozy Powell Tribute – Cozy Powell Forever (1998)

Chris Catena – Discovery (2009)

Moonstone Project – Time to Take a Stand/Hidden in Time (2006)

Who Are You – An All-Star Tribute to the Who (2012)

The Rod Experience – Rod Stewart Tribute Band, including original RS band members (2014)

Pat Travers - The Balls (2016)







CARMINE APPICE
and FERNANDO PERDOMO

on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

with RAY SHASHO

STREAMING at

THE CLASSIC ROCK MUSIC REPORTER

(classicrockmusicwriter.com)

Classic Rock Here And Now

Music Tried And True

Facebook LIVE

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RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

ENTITLED

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE


CHRONICLES, TRUTHS,

 CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM

 FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS

 THAT SET US FREE



 

…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book

 at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of

the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER


BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

 
The Rock Star Chronicles, by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   Gold Award Winner


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Saturday, November 13, 2021

COUNTRY ROCK PIONEER CHRIS HILLMAN’S CELEBRATED MEMOIR 'TIME BETWEEN' AVAILABLE NOW ON PAPERBACK AND AUDIOBOOK RELEASE:EXCLUSIVE ZOOM TV INTERVIEW

 



 CHRIS HILLMAN

COUNTRY ROCK PIONEER

MEMBER OF

 THE BYRDS...

THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS...

 MANASSAS...SOUTHER-HILLMAN-FURY BAND...

McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN and

 THE DESERT ROSE BAND

New best-selling memoir

TIME BETWEEN

CHRIS HILLMAN

EXCLUSIVE ZOOM TV INTERVIEW

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY



Chris Hillman’s autobiography, Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother, and Beyond, was one of the most celebrated music memoirs of the past year. Publisher BMG Books will soon release it in a much-anticipated paperback version with a brand-new cover, while Penguin Random House will simultaneously release an audio version featuring newly recorded excerpts of 20 songs that have been part of the artist’s musical legacy over the years.

THE BYRDS

Hillman is a three-time ACM award-winner and inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of The Byrds. As a co-founder of The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, Chris Hillman is arguably the primary architect of what’s come to be known as country rock. He went on to record and perform in various configurations, including as a member of Stephen Stills’ Manassas and as a co-founder of the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band. In the 1980s he formed the Desert Rose Band, scoring eight Top 10 Billboard country hits. He’s released a number of solo efforts, including 2017’s highly acclaimed Bidin’ My Time — the final album produced by the late Tom Petty. 

MANASSAS

In Time Between, Hillman shares his quintessentially Southern Californian experience, from an idyllic, rural 1950s childhood to achieving worldwide fame with hits such as “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn! Turn! Turn!” and “Eight Miles High.” While the book features behind-the-scenes insights on his time in the Byrds, his productive but sometimes complicated relationship with Gram Parsons, his role in launching the careers of Buffalo Springfield and Emmylou Harris, and the ups and downs of life in various bands, music is only part of Hillman’s story.

In Time Between, he also reveals the details of his personal life with candor and vulnerability, speaking honestly about the shocking tragedy that struck his family when he was a teenager, his subsequent struggles with anger, and how his spiritual journey led him to a place of deep faith that allowed him to extend forgiveness and experience wholeness. As Time Between shows, Chris Hillman is much more than a rock star. He is a man who has faced down the challenges of life to discover what really matters.



Purchase

TIME 

BETWEEN

My Life as a Byrd,

 Burrito Brother, 

and

 Beyond

By CHRIS HILLMAN

Paperback and Audio 

on sale NOW!


Chris was a true innovator — the man who invented country rock. Every time the Eagles board their private jet Chris at least paid for the fuel.” —Tom Petty

“Hillman is a bona fide pioneering godfather to generations of musical souls who sought inspiration at that divine crossroads where rock & roll, country, bluegrass, folk, honky tonk, and gospel music intersect and harmonize. He’s a national treasure.” —Marty Stuart

“This book brought back a lot of great memories: the humorous origins of The Byrds and subsequent adventures.”—Roger McGuinn

“Chris Hillman [is] the unvarnished gem of every band he has inhabited. It’s time to applaud his legacy.” —Bernie Taupin

As a cofounder of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, Chris Hillman is arguably the primary architect of what’s come to be known as country rock. He went on to record and perform in various configurations, including as a member of Stephen Stills’ Manassas and as a cofounder of The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band. In the 1980s he formed The Desert Rose Band, scoring eight Top 10 Billboard country hits. He’s released a number of solo efforts, including 2017’s highly acclaimed Bidin’ My Time - the final album produced by the late Tom Petty. 


In Time Between, Hillman shares his quintessentially Southern Californian experience, from an idyllic, rural 1950s childhood; to achieving worldwide fame thanks to hits such as “Mr. Tambourine Man”, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”, and “Eight Miles High”; to becoming the first musician to move to Laurel Canyon.

Featuring behind-the-scenes insights on his time in The Byrds, his productive but sometimes complicated relationship with Gram Parsons, his role in launching the careers of Buffalo Springfield and Emmylou Harris, and the ups and downs of life in various bands, music is only part of his story. Within Time Between, Hillman reveals the details of his personal life with candor and vulnerability, speaking honestly about the shocking tragedy that struck his family when he was a teenager, his subsequent struggles with anger, and how his spiritual journey led him to a place of deep faith that allowed him to extend forgiveness and experience wholeness.

As Time Between shows, Chris Hillman is much more than a rock star. He is truly a founding father of American music and a man who has faced down the challenges of life to discover what really matters.

Available at Amazon.com


For more information

 about

CHRIS

 HILLMAN

Visit

www.chrishillman.com

official website

www.facebook.com/ChrisHillmanMusic

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CHRIS HILLMAN DISCOGRAPHY

As a member of the Byrds

1964: Pre-Flyte Sessions (Together) first released in 1969

1965: Mr. Tambourine Man (Columbia)

1965: Turn! Turn! Turn! (Columbia)

1966: Fifth Dimension (Columbia)

1967: Younger Than Yesterday (Columbia)

1967: The Byrds' Greatest Hits (Columbia) - US: Platinum[7]

1968: The Notorious Byrd Brothers (Columbia)

1968: Sweetheart of the Rodeo (Columbia)

1973: Byrds (Asylum)

 

As a member of the Flying Burrito Brothers

1969: The Gilded Palace of Sin (A&M)

1970: Burrito Deluxe (A&M)

1971: The Flying Burrito Brothers (A&M)

1972: Last of the Red Hot Burritos (A&M)

1974: Close Up the Honky Tonks (A&M)

1974: Honky Tonk Heaven (Ariola)

1976: Sleepless Nights (A&M)

1988: Farther Along (A&M)

1987: Dim Lights, Thick Smoke, and Loud, Loud Music (Edsel)

1996: Out of the Blue (A&M)

As a member of Manassas

1972: Manassas (Atlantic) - US:Gold

1973: Down the Road (Atlantic)

Compilations

2009: Pieces (Rhino) alternate takes and outtakes

 

As a member of the Souther–Hillman–Furay Band

1974: The Souther Hillman Furay Band (Asylum) - US: Gold

1975: Trouble in Paradise (Asylum)

 

As a member of McGuinn, Clark & Hillman

Albums

1979: McGuinn, Clark & Hillman (Capitol)

1980: City (Capitol)

1977: Three Byrds Land in London (Windsong / Strange Fruit) BBC live recordings

Compilations

1992: Return Flight I (Edsel)

1993: Return Flight II (Edsel)

2007; The Capitol Collection (Capitol)

With Roger McGuinn

1980: McGuinn / Hillman (Capitol)

With Down Home Praise

1983: Down Home Praise (Maranatha! Music)

With Ever Call Ready

1985: Ever Call Ready (Maranatha!) with Al Perkins, Bernie Leadon, David Mansfield, and Jerry Scheff

As a member of the Desert Rose Band

Albums

1987: The Desert Rose Band (Curb / MCA)

1988: Running (Curb / MCA)

1990: Pages of Life (Curb / MCA)

1991: True Love (Curb / MCA)

1993: Life Goes On (Curb)

Compilations

1991: A Dozen Roses – Greatest Hits (MCA)

1992: Traditional (Curb/MCA)[citation needed]

With Herb Pedersen

1996: Bakersfield Bound (Sugar Hill)

2003: Way Out West (Back Porch)

2010: At Edwards Barn (Rounder)

With Larry Rice, Tony Rice, and Herb Pedersen

1997: Out of the Woodwork (Rounder)

1999: Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen (Rounder)

2001: Running Wild (Rounder) 

CHRIS HILLMAN SOLO

Slippin' Away  

Release date: 1976

Clear Sailin'     

Release date: 1977

Morning Sky         

Release date: 1982

Desert Rose     

Release date: 1984

Like a Hurricane      

Release date: 1998

The Other Side

Release date: June 21, 2005

Bidin’ My Time        

Release date: September 22, 2017

 

CHRIS HILLMAN

CONCERT DATES

Tue, NOV 2

Manship Theatre

Baton Rouge, LA

Fri, NOV 5

Texan Theater | Greenville

Greenville, TX

Sat, NOV 6

Cultural Activities Center

Temple, TX

Thu, MAR 10, 2022

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Ponte Vedra, FL

Sat, MAR 12, 2022

Opening Nights at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Fri, MAR 18, 2022

Lyric Theatre

Stuart, FL

Tue, APR 5, 2022

Birchmere

Alexandria, VA

Fri, APR 8, 2022

City Winery-NYC

New York City, NY

Sun, APR 10, 2022

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Wed, APR 13, 2022

The Egg

Albany, NY

Fri, APR 15, 2022

City Winery Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Thu, MAY 19, 2022

Stoughton Opera House

Stoughton, WI

Sat, MAY 21, 2022

Woodstock Opera House

Woodstock, IL

Mon, MAY 23, 2022

City Winery

Chicago, IL

Thu, MAY 26, 2022

Memorial Hall OTR

 

 




CHRIS HILLMAN

on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

with RAY SHASHO

STREAMING at

THE CLASSIC ROCK MUSIC REPORTER

(classicrockmusicwriter.com)

Classic Rock Here And Now

Music Tried And True

Facebook LIVE

YouTube


RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE

SERIES ONE 

BY RAY SHASHO

…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of

the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 


THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER


BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

 

The Rock Star Chronicles, by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. 

Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

 The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. 

The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  

The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read. I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   Gold Award Winner


MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO