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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

SUPERGROUP 'SONS OF SILVER' (FEATURING PEARL JAM...CANDLEBOX...SKILLET MEMBERS)RELEASE SUPERLATIVE MUSIC WITH ROCK & PUNK ELEMENTS:EXCLUSIVE!

 


R O C K  S U P E R G R O U P 

S O N S  O F  S I L V E R

featuring

 Members 

of PEARL JAM, 

CANDLEBOX and SKILLET

NEW RELEASE

'ORDINARY SEX APPEAL'

LIVE ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE 

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

 WITH RAY SHASHO

Click below 

to watch in its entirety




The energy from five musicians in one room borders on magic. Whether or not they say a word, the riffs, the beats, and the rhythms carry their conversation around the room. Sons of Silver feed off this sort of face-to-face energy. A tried-and-true rock n’ roll band, they plug in and unlock a flood of emotions energized by unbridled guitars, fluid percussion, and a distinct vocal howl.
After amassing over 5 million YouTube views and receiving acclaim from Consequence of Sound, American Songwriter, Paste, Substream Magazine, and more, the quintet—Pete Argyropoulos [vocals, guitar], Brina Kabler [keys, vocals], Kevin Haaland [lead guitar], Adam Kury [bass], and Dave Krusen [drums]—conjure this magic on their independent 2022 EP, Ordinary Sex Appeal.

PURCHASE

THE NEW RELEASE

ORDINARY SEX APPEAL

by

SONS OF SILVER

The five new songs on the new EP reflect the band's straightforward, no-nonsense rock 'n' roll sensibilities. They start the set with the melodically precise guitar licks and propulsive gallop of “Who’s Gonna Stop Us”, followed by “ReEducation” which swaggers and grooves with solid riffs, and a hefty backbeat. “With You” is a moody and emotional ballad showing the band’s depth and sensitive side. Next are the hypnotic vibes of “Cause Of My Pain” and they round things off with the arena-ready and snarling “Hesitate”.

And

DOOMSDAY NOISES

BY

SONS OF SILVER

In the middle of the Global Pandemic, Sons of Silver unleashed the aptly titled Doomsday Noises to widespread critical acclaim with three out of the five tracks on the EP garnering spots on Billboard Active Rock Chart. Among many highlights, American Songwriter deemed them a “Supergroup,” and Consequence of Sound proclaimed, “The song ‘Deep Division’ highlights Argyropoulos’ soulful vocals as a post-punk guitar riff powers the verse, leading into a alt-rock chorus.” The track has notably generated over 1.75 million YouTube views on its music video to date.


FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

SONS OF SILVER

VISIT

www.sonsofsilver.com

Official website

www.facebook.com/SonsOfSilver

Facebook

www.instagram.com/sonsofsilverband

Instagram






SONS OF SILVER

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WEEK OF AUGUST 3rd 2022
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS 
WITH RAY SHASHO

NOW STREAMING ON

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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!


BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  AUTHOR 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


Thursday, July 21, 2022

Torsten Kinsella of Space Rock 'God Is An Astronaut' Talks 'The Beginning of The End' ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE FROM IRELAND ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO

 

 

IRISH PROG/SPACE ROCKERS

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT

NEW RELEASE

'THE BEGINNING OF THE END' 

ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE 

FROM IRELAND

WITH

GUITARIST...SONGWRITER...

KEYBOARDIST...PRODUCER...ENGINEER

T O R S T E N 

K I N S E L L A


CLICK BELOW 

TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY


Post-rock masters GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT transform their superb debut after 20 years, live in studio! In 2022, with 20 years and a strong collection of masterful, acclaimed albums to their name, Irish post-rock maestros GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT come full circle with their live studio output, The Beginning Of The End. Recorded live at Windmill Lane Recording Studio in Dublin, Ireland on October 3, 2021, the album features modern transformations of all of the songs from their debut album, 2002’s The End Of The Beginning, encompassing each track’s evolutionary changes throughout the band’s years of live performances while allowing the original melodies and songwriting to shine through.

Stage classics such as "From Dust to the Beyond" and "Route 666" can be heard in a new light, with clear, transformative variations originally heard during the band’s captivating live performances now incorporated. Plus, in addition to these live expansions, technical advances have been applied to each track. Originally limited to just a keyboard sequencer and an Akai S3000 sampler on The End Of The Beginning, 20 years later on The Beginning Of The End, the band seizes the opportunity to breathe new life into these live versions, allowing them to bring more feeling, experience and expression to the music and songs.

In addition to audible advancements in musicality, the release of The Beginning Of The End could not be more relevant than in these current dark times. War themes are strikingly evident on tracks such as the aforementioned "From Dust to the Beyond", as well as "The End of the Beginning" – named after a quote credited to Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the WWII era.

Influenced by the chaos and futility of war, these themes are also reflected on the album’s cover, created by the band in collaboration with returning artist David Rooney. Featuring a war-torn concert hall and a piano, the art is a defiant message reflecting that the power of music transcends war and time. GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT’s new release, The Beginning Of The End, provides a sonic snapshot of the evolution of the Irish post-rock band over two decades. Made enthralling and memorable with live momentum, The Beginning Of The End belongs in every well-curated post-rock record collection.



PURCHASE

THE NEW

 LIVE RELEASE

The Beginning 

of The End

By

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT

Napalm Records 


Originally limited to just a keyboard sequencer and an Akai S3000 sampler on The End Of The Beginning, 20 years later on The Beginning Of The End, the band seizes the opportunity to breathe new life into these live versions, allowing them to bring more feeling...

AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM


FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT

Visit

www.godisanastronaut.com

Official Website

www.facebook.com/godiaa

Facebook

https://www.instagram.com/giaa_band/

Instagram

https://twitter.com/giaa_band

Twitter

https://label.napalmrecords.com/god-is-an-astronaut

Napalm Records



GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT

ON TOUR

2022

JUL 10 Fabrik Cagliari, Italy

AUG 20 Motocultor Festival 2022 Saint-Nolff, France

SEP 02 Musikzentrum Hannover, Germany

SEP 03 MEETFACTORY Prague, Czechia

SEP 04 Szene Vienna, Austria

SEP 06 Plaza Zürich, Switzerland

SEP 07 Backstage Halle Munich, Germany

SEP 09 Knust Hamburg, Germany

SEP 10 Beatpol Dresden, Germany

OCT 20 Monroe's Live Gaillimh, Ireland

OCT 21 Cyprus Avenue Cork, Ireland

OCT 22 Opium Dublin, Ireland

2023

APR 17 2023 Melna piektdiena, klubs

Riga, Latvia 

APR 18 2023 Rockclub Tapper

Tallinn, Estonia

APR 19 2023 Tavastia Club

Helsinki, Finland

APR 21 2023 Debaser Hornstulls Strand

Stockholm, Sweden

APR 23 2023 Hotel Cecil

Indre By, Denmark

SEP 21 2023 Hiroshima Mon Amour 

Turin, Italy

SEP 22 2023 Auditorium San Domenico

Foligno, Italy

SEP 23 2023 Kino Šiška

Ljubljana, Slovenia

SEP 24 2023 Močvara

Zagreb, Croatia

SEP 25 2023 Dürer Kert

Budapest, Hungary


GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT

Discography

The End of the Beginning (2002)

All Is Violent, All Is Bright (2005)

A Moment of Stillness (2006)

Far from Refuge (2007)

God Is an Astronaut (2008)

Age of the Fifth Sun (2010)

Origins (2013)

Helios | Erebus (2015)

Epitaph (2018)

Ghost Tapes  (2021) 

The Beginning Of The End (2022)








TORSTEN KINSELLA
APPEARS
WEEK OF JULY 21st 2022
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO
NOW STREAMING ON

The Classic Rock Music Reporter

    Classic Rock Here and Now

Music Tried and True   www.rockmusic.show 

TuneIn  YouTube   Facebook

   Apple  amazon music  iHeartRadio

Podcastics   Podchaser   Spotify  

PANDORA   Deezer   Google Podcasts

 

ORDER NOW
 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
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!


BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  AUTHOR 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


Saturday, July 16, 2022

Gilbert O'Sullivan Legendary 70s Hitmaker New Album w/Mick Hucknall & KT Tunstall Produced by Andy Wright with a Full Band at London’s Famous RAK Studios: ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE!

 

GILBERT O' SULLIVAN

LEGENDARY HITMAKER OF THE 70S

RELEASING NEW ALBUM

entitled

'DRIVEN'

ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE 

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS:

WITH RAY SHASHO  

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH 

IN ITS ENTIRETY



It was 1972 when the hit Alone Again (Naturally) sealed the fame for singer/songwriter Gilbert O’ Sullivan.

The song topped the USA charts for six weeks and garnered three Grammy nominations. Soon after, he got his first three British number one hits with Clair, Get Down and LP Back to Front. Gilbert was named “Songwriter of the Year” at the 18th Ivor Novello Awards, embarked on an 18-city UK tour and a USA tour, performed sold-out concerts, clocked another UK Top 10 hit with Why Oh Why Oh Why and in 1974 won a third Ivor Novello award. 

And today Gilbert’s twentieth studio album Driven finds him working with a new producer, the revered Andy Wright (Simple Minds, Simply Red, Eurythmics and Jeff Beck) recording with a full band at London’s famous RAK Studios. The direction of the album is an organic and raw affair, featuring a mix of ballads as well as upbeat songs, all written by an inimitable master craftsman. In a unique addition to this new album, Gilbert O’Sullivan has collaborated on duets with Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) and KT Tunstall.


PURCHASE THE LATEST RELEASE

 BY

GILBERT O’ SULLIVAN

Entitled

DRIVEN

Available July 22nd at amazon.com



FOR MORE INFORMATION

 ABOUT

GILBERT O’ SULLIVAN

VISIT

www.gilbertosullivan.co.uk

Official Website

www.facebook.com/gilbertosull

Facebook

www.instagram.com/gilbertosull_/?hl=en

Instagram

https://twitter.com/GilbertOSull_

Twitter



GILBERT O’ SULLIVAN

TOUR DATES

2022

VENUE                  CITY                    DATE

New Theatre       Peterborough     Mon 11 Jul 2022

Grand Theatre   Lancaster  Tue 12 Jul 2022 

Town Hall Birmingham       Mon 18 July 2022

The Stables Milton Keynes     Fri 22 Jul 2022

The Central Theatre    Chatham   Sat 23 Jul 2022

The Arena  Walsall      Tue 26 Jul 2022

Corn Exchange   Exeter        Thu 28 Jul 2022

City Varieties Music Hall      Leeds Fri 5 Aug 2022

Wickham Festival        Hampshire Sun 7 Aug 2022

Opera House       Buxton       Mon 8 August 2022

Lime Tree Theatre       Limerick, Ireland               Fri 02 Sep 2022

Royal Theatre Castlebar      Castlebar, Ireland        Sat 03 Sep 2022

Watergate Theatre Kilkenny Kilkenny, Ireland         Tue 06 Sep 2022

Cork Opera House       Cork, Ireland      Fri 09 Sep 2022

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre   Dublin, Ireland   Sun 11 Sep 2022

Butlins       Minehead  Sat 1 Oct 2022

Liverpool Philharmonic        Liverpool   Mon 3 Oct 2022

St. George's Hall Bradford   Wed 5 Oct 2022

The Pavilion        Glasgow    Thu 6 Oct 2022

The Tyne Theatre & Opera House Newcastle Sat 8 Oct 2022

RNCM        Manchester        Sun 9 Oct 2022

St. George's         Bristol        Tue 11 Oct 2022

Theatre Severn   Shrewsbury        Wed 12 Oct 2022

Tivoli Theatre     Wimbourne        Fri 14 Oct 2022

Kursaal Ostend  Belgium     Mon 17 Oct 2022

Muziekgebow     Eindhoven, Holland     Wed 19 Oct 2022

The Baths Hall    Scunthorpe Tue 31 Oct 2022

Le Carre    Amsterdam, Holland   Thu 8 Dec 2022

Barbican   London      Tue 1    Nov 2022


GILBERT O’ SULLIVAN

DISCOGRAPHY

Albums

Year  Title

1971  Himself

1st Studio album

Released: August 1971

1972  Back to Front

2nd Studio album

Released: 1972

1973  I'm a Writer, Not a Fighter

3rd Studio album

Released: September 1973

1974  A Stranger In My Own Back Yard

4th Studio album

Released: October 1974

1976  Greatest Hits

Released: November 1976

1977  Southpaw

5th Studio album

Released: November 1977

1980  Off Centre

6th Studio album

Released: October 1980

1981  20 Golden Greats

Released: 1981

1982  Life & Rhymes

7th Studio album

Released: October 1982

1986  The Very Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan

Released: October 1986

1987  Frobisher Drive (Germany Only)

8th Studio album

Released: 1987

1989  In the Key of G [Updated / Edited Version Of 'Frobisher Drive']

9th Studio album

Released: November 1989

1991  Nothing But The Best

Released: 1991

1992  Rare Tracks

Released: April 1992

1993  Sounds of the Loop

10th Studio album

Released: November 1991

1994  By Larry (also known as 'The Little Album')

11th Studio album

Released: April 1994

1995  The Best Of Gilbert O'Sullivan: Live In Japan

Released: April 1995

1995  Every Song Has Its Play

12th Studio album

Released: May 1995

1997  Singer Sowing Machine

13th Studio album

Released: November 1997

2001  Irlish

14th Studio album

Released: October 2001

2003  Piano Foreplay

15th Studio album

Released: 2003

2004  The Berry Vest of Gilbert O'Sullivan

Released: March 2004

2007  A Scruff At Heart

16th Studio album

Released: March 2007

2011  Gilbertville

17th Studio album

Released: 31 January 2011

2012  The Very Best of Gilbert O'Sullivan: A Singer & His Songs

Released: 12 March 2012

2015  Latin ala G!

18th Studio album

Released: 8 June 2015

2018  Gilbert O'Sullivan

19th Studio album

Released: 24 August 2018

2022  Driven

20th Studio album

Released: 22 July 2022

 







GILBERT O' SULLIVAN
APPEARS 
WEEK OF JULY 16th 2022
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO
NOW STREAMING ON

The Classic Rock Music Reporter

    Classic Rock Here and Now

Music Tried and True   www.rockmusic.show 

TuneIn  YouTube   Facebook

   Apple  amazon music  iHeartRadio

Podcastics   Podchaser   Spotify  

PANDORA   Deezer   Google Podcasts

 

ORDER NOW
 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
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!


BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  AUTHOR 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