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About Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed The World
Product Description Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ... Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven 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. From Booklist *Starred Review* Wow. Just wow! This book is big in every way. Robertson, best known as a member of the Band, and his cowriters introduce the heavyweights of popular music to a new generation. 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. Review Selected, Amazon's list of Best Books of the Month, 2013Selected, Booklist's list of Editor's Picks, 2013Selected, Associated Press's list of 15 Gift-worthy Coffee Table Books for the Holidays, 2013Selected, Rolling Stone's Gift Guide, 2013“These admiring sketches offer a clear understanding of what made these musicians important and influential .... Readers may be inspired to explore their music and dig deeper into their lives and careers ....” - Kirkus Reviews“Written by the Band’s Robbie Robertson, his son, and two music industry executives, this weighty tribute provides two-page biographies of 27 artists from Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, placing each one in the context of music history .... An ideal gift for children whose parents have just discovered that they don’t know who Otis Redding is.” - Publishers Weekly“Wow, just wow! This book is big in every way .... A variety of illustrators have provided the pictures, and each one is so memorable you want to rip it out and frame it .... In a book so visually appealing, it’s a treat that the words grab as much as the pictures .... All of the material feels fresh, and with backmatter 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“The list is impeccable and daring .... The bios, accompanied by striking illustrations, are informative and atmospheric. Robertson gives a musician’s perspective on the artists and studs the book with reminiscences like playing an early version of The Band for George Harrison, who previewed Abbey Road in return. 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“Aimed at young readers who have yet to be exposed to the greats, Legends, Icons & Rebels .... reads like a field guide to the most talented artists of all time.” - PASTE Magazine 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
