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THE GOD OF SEX & GOLD and ROCK 'N' ROLL

Author: Utkarsh Mohan

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2019-07-22

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 9781645879381

Syd Sinnerman is the second coming of rock music, dethroning pop and hip-hop with his dark, brooding strain of philosophic rock. But few know the story of his unlikely rise to global superstardom from middle-class India, which is obsessed with academics, or that the very secret of his success is destroying him and no, it isn't alcohol or drugs. High octane music and the quiet humdrum life of Kolkata brilliantly portrays the inner life of a little boy as he grows up alternately. Can Syd find himself again; can he put his life back together; will he sing again? The God of Sex and Gold and Rock 'n' Roll, set in Singapore and India, explores what it takes to pursue the dreams we forget when real life hits us.

THE GOD OF SEX & GOLD and ROCK 'N' ROLL

Author: Utkarsh Mohan

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2019-07-24

Total Pages: 841

ISBN-13: 1645879399

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Syd Sinnerman is the second coming of rock music, dethroning pop and hip-hop with his dark, brooding strain of philosophic rock. But few know the story of his unlikely rise to global superstardom from middle-class India, which is obsessed with academics, or that the very secret of his success is destroying him and no, it isn’t alcohol or drugs. High octane music and the quiet humdrum life of Kolkata brilliantly portrays the inner life of a little boy as he grows up alternately. Can Syd find himself again; can he put his life back together; will he sing again? The God of Sex and Gold and Rock ’n’ Roll, set in Singapore and India, explores what it takes to pursue the dreams we forget when real life hits us.

I'm a Man

Author: Ruth Padel

Publisher:

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 9780571175994

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This is a witty, sparklingly argued study about the links between rock, maleness, and the Greek myths. In a boldly original thesis, Ruth Padel examines a hundred interweaving strands of image and influence. She takes us from the pop single to the operatic aria; from opera to Greek drama; and from there to the Greek myths which became the West's blueprint of sexual adventure. She relates the spotlit, adulated rock god to his classical ancestors - Dionysus, Narcissus, Hercules. She also tracks the story of rock through 20th century history, investigating the links betwen male dreams of violence, misogyny, and - above all - of blackness.

Rock N Roll Gold Rush

Author: Maury Dean

Publisher: Algora Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 728

ISBN-13: 0875862071

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This monster Rock-n-Roll survey focuses on the songs and the vibrant personalities who create them, for college audiences and the general public. Dean published the world's first history of Rock in 1966. Here, in his ebullient style, he buzzes through piles of musical singles from the whole last half century, describing what is fun about each major and minor hit, pointing out what elements were exciting or new or significant in the development of musical styles. He relates some tantalizing tidbits about the earlier musical heritage that artists have drawn upon in crafting ever more amazing evolutions of rock music. This snappy, witty and informative album has universal appeal, doubling as a coffee-table trivia treasure and a college-level popular music history text. It includes hundreds of photos, chapter questions, and an extensive index. Reader-friendly and informationally complete, it covers soft rock, heavy metal, rhythm & blues, country rock and classic oldies, all with tender loving care, for the specialist and casual listener alike. Its mini-portraits of the artists who move so many hearts (and feet), the photos and the insightful sound bites get to the essence of each song and each musician's contribution to the music of our age. The single-song focus makes the book unique. It's a playlist for R'n'R professors and the general public, written with a collegiate vocabulary, tight organization and a respect for all. "Hearing Elvis for the first time was like busting out of jail." - Bob Dylan That being said, no one is being incited, here, to bust out of jail or to emulate the quixotic habits of rock stars. "There's nothing in here to hide from the kids, the clergy or grandma." Gold Rush can be used as a university or community college text, but most people will grab it for the sheer pleasure of reading about everyone's favorites. Great gift for Rock enthusiasts. Gold Rush is the first book of its kind to feature a celebration of the great single songs of the rock era and beyond. Gold Rush takes thousands of songs, spanning three centuries, and brings them back uniquely as if they came out just yesterday. Gold Rush unites the Anglo-American and later worldwide spirit of Rock and Roll in a tapestry of interconnected melodies and adventures. As Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide helps you select videos at Blockbuster, so Gold Rush is a powerful playlist for your music collection, with many new and fascinating photos of favorite stars. Gold Rush explains the most important stories behind the songs you picked to be played, the songs that 'went gold,' from the 1897 Alaska/Klondike Gold Rush to the #1 songs of today and beyond.

The God of Sex and Gold and Rock'n'Roll

Author: Utkarsh Mohan

Publisher:

Published: 2016-12-10

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 9781520121475

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First love is special. A bit more so if you live in a country where puppy love is taboo. Even more so I suspect if said first love makes you the world's biggest rock star. But first love can be tragic too.The God of Sex & Gold and Rock'n'Roll is contemporary romantic fiction exploring the pursuit of happiness, set in Singapore and India. The starry-eyed love story of a silly boy and a pretty girl connects to the legend of the Rockstar locked up in a substance serviced siren's den through the differing choices of father and son in a generation spanning battle of passion against pragmatism. "Roots mark The God of Sex & Gold and Rock 'n Roll ; one of those rare books which has both a sense of identity and a connect with the world of today, nostalgia for the past and a firm belief in the present The story is of a young man from a city in India who makes it to being a very big man, a rock star, with the world as his oyster. Siddha Sinha of Kolkata and Syd Sinnerman, the rock star can have nothing in common at first glance but the former is the core of the latter. How Siddha becomes Syd, reaches the heights of fame and fortune only to be brutally flung down again, the roles played by that tragic beauty Zara and the young student Sophia and the whirling world of rock and roll form the plot of this story. High octane music and the quiet humdrum life of Kolkata brilliantly portraying the inner life of a little boy as he grows up alternate in the book. Can Syd find himself again; can he put his life back together; will he sing again? It is not only a coming of age story which will leave you deeply nostalgic but also has a deftly etched background which will give you an insight into the global world, the pan Asian and global interrelationships of today."-Sumedha Verma Ojha, author "Urnabhih", columnist, cultural activist "A true coming of age story that perfectly summarizes the joys and burdens of growing up chasing a creative pursuit. A page turner"- DJ Stas, Rave Republic "The writing is funny and smart. The author uses inside jokes and a breezy narrative style that distances the reader from the bad things that happen to his characters. Even when shit gets serious, there is a timely reminder that we are inside a novel, and the point of it is simply to entertain."- Nikhil Rao, Guitarist, Indian Ocean

God, Sex and Rock ‘n Roll

Author: Alan Fisher

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-03-07

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1456862529

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This book is about everyman’s awkward journey into manhood, without a roadmap or manual. Alan starts out as a rebel who follows his passions for rock ‘n roll, radio, sex and the truth but finds himself a 40 year old lawyer with a home in the suburbs, a mortgage, a wife and two kids, asking “Is This All There Is?” Then he finds God but loses his family (to lose one’s life to find it). A sometimes humorous, occasionally traumatic autobiography followed by the author sharing his tongue-in-cheek views on sex and his sacred, passionate articles on the God within all of us. Enjoy!

Tarnished Gold

Author: R. Serge Denisoff

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-12-24

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 100067942X

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The great depression in the popular recording industry that began in 1979 still continues. There are signs, however, that the industry is adjusting to new technologies and may soon revive. R. Serge Denisoff documents the decline and possible revival of this comprehensive study of the recording business, a sequel to his widely acclaimed Solid Gold: The Popular Record Industry. Denisoff offers a brief history of popular music and then, in detail, traces the life cycle of a record, beginning with the artist in the studio and following the record until its purchase. He explains the relationships between artist, manager, producer, company, distributor, merchandiser, and media. They all play roles in the scenario of a hit record. He also discusses the new technologies and how they may affect record sales, especially round-the-clock rock and roll on cable television. Tarnished Gold joins Solid Gold as a staple in the popular culture literature.

Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll!

Author: Kenny Aronoff

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 1495082938

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(Book). Foreword by Neil Peart. Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff. Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever. Ignited by the Beatles' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, Aronoff's passion for drumming fervently grew and carried him from the kit in his childhood living room in the Berkshires to Bernstein at Tanglewood to Mellencamp, Etheridge, Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles his heroes and beyond. But none of this would have been possible without his fierce work ethic and unique approach to drumming an integration of all parts of his being, along with meticulous attention to note-for-note detail, feel, and what the song needs . Both a leader and a team player in the mission to realize a greater good an unforgettable recording, a riveting show Aronoff brings it every time. Through any setbacks heartaches, failures, injuries, or plain fatigue from the rigors of the biz Aronoff has stayed the arduous and wild rock 'n' roll course. His tale of what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all. Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll! details Aronoff's youth in the Berkshires and the Midwest, from his early inspirations to his serious classical and jazz study, which gave him the foundation to be able to play anything. The failure of a first rock band in his early twenties had a silver lining: it freed him up for an audition that would change his life John Mellencamp. His work with Mellencamp catapulted Aronoff to the top of the charts with such hits as "Hurt So Good," "Little Pink Houses," and "Jack and Diane" and paved the way for session and recording work with droves of remarkable artists: Melissa Etheridge, John Fogerty, Bon Jovi, Stevie Nicks, Smashing Pumpkins, the BoDeans, Paul Westerberg, Celine Dion, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Alice Cooper, Brian Wilson, Meat Loaf, Joe Cocker, and countless others. In addition to his work as a world-famous recording and touring drummer, Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated teacher and has shared his expertise with students all over the world, teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian. Heading into his fourth decade of rocking hard, Aronoff shows no signs of slowing down. Featuring rare photos, testimonials from major artists and from those who know him best, a chronology of live performances, a discography, and a foreword by Neil Peart, this book is the story of one of the greatest musicians of all time.

Sex, Drugs, Ratt & Roll

Author: Stephen Pearcy

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-04-15

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 145169458X

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Welcome to heavy metal rock 'n' roll, circa 1980, when all you needed was the right look, burning ambition, and a chance. Stephen Pearcy and supergroup Ratt hit the bull's-eye. Cranking out metal just as metal got hot, Ratt was the perfect band at the perfect time, and their hit single "Round and Round" became a top-selling anthem. As Ratt scrambled up a wall of fame and wealth, so they experienced the gut-wrenching free fall, after too many hours in buses, planes, and limos; too many women; too many drugs; and all the personality clashes and ego trips that marked the beginning of the end. Pearcy offers a stunningly honest self-portrait of a man running on the fumes of ambition and loneliness as the party crashed. His rock 'n' roll confessional, by turns incredible, hilarious, and lyrical, is a story of survival--and a search for the things that matter most.--From publisher description.

Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll

Author: Robert C. Cottrell

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-03-19

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 1442246073

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Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll: The American Counterculture of the 1960s offers a unique examination of the cultural flowering that enveloped the United States during that early postwar decade. Robert C. Cottrell provides an enthralling view of the counterculture, beginning with an examination of American bohemia, the Lyrical Left of the pre-WWII era, and the hipsters. He delves into the Beats, before analyzing the counterculture that emerged on both the East and West coasts, but soon cropped up in the American heartland as well. Cottrell delivers something of a collective biography, through an exploration of the antics of seminal countercultural figures Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Timothy Leary, and Ken Kesey. Cottrell also presents fascinating chapters covering “the magic elixir of sex,” rock ‘n roll, the underground press, Haight-Ashbury, the literature that garnered the attention of many in the counterculture, Monterey Pop, the Summer of Love, the Death of Hippie, the March on the Pentagon, communes, Yippies, Weatherman, Woodstock, the Manson family, the women’s movement, and the decade’s legacies.