King Of Rock

Author : Darryl McDaniels
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN 13 : 9780312262587
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book King of Rock written by Darryl McDaniels and published by Thomas Dunne Books. This book was released on 2001-04-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC, is only one-third of the groundbreaking rap group Run-DMC, but his trendsetting style and street-smart wisdom have made him a star in his own right. Darryl formed Run-DMC fifteen years ago with two friends, and since then the group has been transforming rap and hip-hop into the most popular music in the world, while building a fan base that quietly rivals the biggest acts in rock and roll. From the streets of Hollis, Queens, to the world's largest arenas, Darryl and Run-DMC blazed the trail that would take rap and hip-hop to the top of the charts, but as pioneers the group would also face a number of trials and tribulations. In King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC, Darryl candidly talks for the first time about his career as a rap artist and the people he has met throughout the years. Through hilarious anecdotes and thoughtful reflection, Darryl shares the wisdom he has accumulated in his thirty-five years, detailing his battles with fame, money, drugs, and alcohol. Darryl's sharp, flavorful tales of the rise of the group and the fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpses he offers of the rap and hip-hop world capture the excitement and the hardship of being in the spotlight, while also revealing the knowledge he has gained along the way. Written from the distinct perspective of an artist who has been an integral part of the rap and hip-hop scene since day one, King of Rock is at once the story of Run-DMC and the memoir of Darryl McDaniels-a boy from Queens trying to make it in the big time. With confidence, compassion, and an acute awareness of life's troubles and rewards, Darryl traces his experiences growing up and into the rap mogul DMC, and finally settling into marriage, fatherhood, and a shift of focus to respect, responsibility, and peace. King of Rock is a sharply observed, unpretentious, and often very funny account of being a part of one of the most important acts in the history of popular music.

Author : W. A. Harbinson
Publisher : Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN 13 : 9780448146386
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elvis written by W. A. Harbinson and published by Grosset & Dunlap. This book was released on 1976 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Frank D'Onofrio
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elvis Presley written by Frank D'Onofrio and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-26 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elvis Presley rocketed from oblivion and became one of the greatest influences of the 20th Century. It is the story of what happened.Without a doubt, in early 1954, Elvis Presley was the least likely to achieve stardom. A poor teenage truck driver for a local electric company, coming from a Memphis housing project. In 1954, Rock and Roll music was just in its embryo stage, not yet defined as a musical genre. Evolving from black music emanating from the black-owned nightclubs in the southern United States. It was Called Rhythm and Blues (R&B,) and had a very limited following. 1950s teenagers yearning for a different sound of their own were obliged by local Memphis DJ - Dewey Phillips. Playing R&B through his successful local WHBQ radio show called Red Hot and Blue, emanating from Memphis, Tennessee, it could be heard in many neighboring states. Dewey's influence was legendary; he became the "Midwife of Rock and Roll Music(tm)."Dewey's influence on Elvis and other contemporaries such as Buddy Holly and others has, to date, been overlooked in contemporary history.On July 5th, 1954, Elvis Presley arrived at the Memphis Recording Studios to perform a demo for owner and record producer Sam Phillips (no relation to Dewey). At that moment, Elvis had not sung a single note professionally. He auditioned for hours without any success or glimmer of hope. On the brink of ending his first recording session without success, a nervous, scared teenager paced the floor during a late break. Nervously, he just started to play chords to an old blues song called "That's All Right Mama," with a slight alteration of tempo and style.That was when Lightning Struck!Nervous young Elvis Presley playing to pass time, thought no one was listening. Playing the song in a slightly different way caught Sam Phillips. by surprise. Another person in the control room that night than Sam Phillips, it is questionable if young Elvis Presley's career would have even started! The book describes the early career of Elvis Presley. The lightning storm started on July 5th, 1954. and its terminal velocity on September 9th, 1956. During the Ed Sullivan Show, over 60 million people watched the coronation of Elvis Presley as the definitive King of Rock and Roll. First coined by High school friend and local DJ Memphis Disc Jockey George Klein (GK) as "The King of Rock and Roll." It was an innocent but truthful description of what transpired the first two years of his career (1954-1956). But the road to the title had pitfalls. Elvis: The King of Rock and Roll describes why Elvis Presley earned and deserved this title. Altering a trajectory of history in a single moment. On July 5th, 1954. Elvis Presley started a firestorm that transformed popular music while forever changing the landscape of the music industry. A firestorm, which would transform the world. Elvis Presley: The King of Rock and Roll puts the reader in the midst of it. Within three years, Elvis Presley went from the brink of a failed audition to the largest-selling recording artist in the world! The musical genre pioneered by Elvis and his contemporaries presented Rock & Roll to a new audience. Arguably helping bridge a cultural divide and would be a catalyst of change for generations.You will feel the emotions of the young teenager and understand what caused the world's transformation. Focusing primarily on the music, events, and people around him. all catalysts to his success. The unassuming public persona and demeanor of young Elvis Presley, giving him the capacity to usher in the music of Rock & Roll, and changing the world forever! Elvis Presley achieved fame with raw talent alone, without any musical or financial pedigree.In 2017 George Klein -GK Reading my book excerpts in the Sirius XM Elvis Radio Studio said: "Frank, no one has written this book the way you are writing it! It has to be written!" This the story, that has yet to be shared!

Author : Danny Abelson
Publisher : Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 9780030710872
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book If I Were King of the Universe written by Danny Abelson and published by Henry Holt Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1984 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overworked Prince Gorg dreams of being king.

Author : Bonnie Christensen
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 1627795871
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elvis written by Bonnie Christensen and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An only child, a mama's boy-Elvis was a shy kid who struggled to make friends and found comfort singing in church and learning guitar. While in high school, he continued his music but was often ridiculed by students. On a whim, he recorded a song for his mom's birthday at Sun Record Studios as part of a customer promotion. The studio loved it so much that they sent it to local record stations . . . and the rest is history. Here is the story of how a poor kid from Tupelo, Mississippi, became an American legend.

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ISBN 13 : 9781743672457
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elvis written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROCK & POP. The king lives on in this stunning guide to Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll, with beautiful images and well-researched information.

Author : Malcolm Croft
Publisher : Little Book of
ISBN 13 : 9781787392946
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Elvis Presley written by Malcolm Croft and published by Little Book of. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bite-sized collection of quotes by and about the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis was one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century, and his music and movement changed the course of rock. This collection of more than 170 fascinating quotes captures what made the star so special. They come from Elton John, Mick Jagger ("He was a unique artist--an original in an area of imitators"), Cher, and of course Presley himself.

Author : Iris Rainer Dart
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780399245466
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Larry, the King of Rock and Roll written by Iris Rainer Dart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not only can Larry the dog talk, he can also sing , but when these unusual talents come to the attention of his family, the public, and dogdom, Larry is faced with problems he never imagined.

Author : Doug Saint Carter
Publisher : Heyday Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780966942538
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jackie Wilson written by Doug Saint Carter and published by Heyday Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-12 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American History, Black History and Music History. Known as Mr. Excitement and dubbed "The Black King of Rock 'n' Roll," Jackie Wilson was the greatest combination of singer and showman. The 11th artist elected into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, with one of the largest fan clubs of any American Artist. His story reads like fiction yet it's t

Author : Robert Offermann
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1304674479
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good News of Elvis Christ, Savior and King of Rock and Roll written by Robert Offermann and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Good News of Elvis Christ, Savior and King of Rock and Roll. Finally, a Gospel with relatable characters! A story of hope, love, faith and redemption, against a satirical backdrop of funk, rock, punk and oldschool hip hop. Whether you're an atheist, an agnostic, or a Christian with a sense of humor (and a love of 20th Century music), there's something in this Gospel for everyone. You'll laugh until you can't breathe. This foundational text of Elvianity teaches us that James Brown, The Godfather of Soul, created the Gates of Graceland and the earth. That Elvis Christ was his only son, conceived by The Funk, born of the Virgin Mary. He taught, suffered, was crucified, buried and rose again then ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of James Brown, The Godfather of Soul. Though the faith has its doubters, no man can disprove one word herein, the word of our Godfather of Soul in Memphis. The Gates of Graceland are open for you, if only you will accept Him.