Led Zeppelin Crashed Here: The Rock n Roll Landmarks of North America by Chris E

Description: Led Zeppelin Crashed Here by Chris Epting Journey through Americas rich rock n roll history with the musical landmarks detailed in this extensive collection. Nearly 600 locations, including birthplaces, concert locales, hotel rooms, and graves, are neatly compiled and paired with historical tidbits, trivia, photographs, and backstage lore. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bob Dylans motorcycle accident. Mick Jaggers Memory Motel. Buddy Hollys crash site. Bob Marleys U.S. debut. Elvis Presleys first public performance. The Sex Pistols first and last concert in America. The home where Kurt Cobain died. Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off of a bat. David Bowies secret Diamond Dogs rehearsal location. Bruce Springsteens "E" Street. John Lennons final days. Monterey Pop. Woodstock. Altamont.In Led Zeppelin Crashed Here: The Rock and Roll Landmarks of North America, pop culture historian Chris Epting takes you on a journey across North America to the exact locations where rock and roll history was made. Epting has compiled nearly 600 rock and roll landmarks, combining historical information with trivia, photos, and backstage lore, all with the enthusiasm of a true rock and roll devotee. No other book delivers such an extensive list of rock and roll landmarks-from beginnings (the site where Elvis got his first guitar), to endings (the hotel where Janis Joplin died), and everything in between. The rowdiest and the most talented rockers are all featured, with sidebars on musical greats like Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and U2. And, of course, youll learn all about the infamous "Riot House" on the Sunset Strip where Led Zeppelin "crashed."Led Zeppelin Crashed Here: The Rock and Roll Landmarks of North America is an entertaining and rollicking road map through the entire history of rock and roll! Notes Subtitled, The Rock & Roll Landmarks Of North America. Author Biography Chris Epting is the author of nine books, including The Ruby Slippers, Madonnas Bra, and Einsteins Brain, James Dean Died Here, Marilyn Monroe Dyed Here, Elvis Presley Passed Here, and Roadside Baseball. He has contributed articles for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure, and Westways magazine, and is the travel editor for Chicken Soup for the Soul Magazine. Originally from New York, Chris now lives in Huntington Beach, California, with his wife and their two children. Review "Epting manages to pay tribute to the major players without marginalizing the minor ones. . . . Recommended for all public libraries." --"Library Journal""If youve ever dreamed of launching the ultimate rock n roll road trip...this is the book you would take with you." --"Forever Young" magazine"Rock and roll fanatics who enjoy seeing where their heroes stayed, or performed, will love this fascinating where-to-see book." --"Salt Lake City Tribune""The definitive travel guide for many of rock n rolls happening places, it offers a bewildering array of landmarks." --"Calgary Herald""This pop culture expert knows how to crisscross the country, filling in the blanks where rock and roll history was made." --"Newsday""Epting manages to pay tribute to the major players without marginalizing the minor ones. . . . Recommended for all public libraries." --"Library Journal" "If youve ever dreamed of launching the ultimate rock n roll road trip...this is the book you would take with you." --"Forever Young" magazine "Rock and roll fanatics who enjoy seeing where their heroes stayed, or performed, will love this fascinating where-to-see book." --"Salt Lake City Tribune" "The definitive travel guide for many of rock n rolls happening places, it offers a bewildering array of landmarks." --"Calgary Herald" "This pop culture expert knows how to crisscross the country, filling in the blanks where rock and roll history was made." --"Newsday" Long Description Journey through Americas rich rock n roll history with the musical landmarks detailed in this extensive collection. Nearly 600 locations, including birthplaces, concert locales, hotel rooms, and graves, are neatly compiled and paired with historical tidbits, trivia, photographs, and backstage lore--from the site where Elvis got his first guitar and Buddy Hollys plane crashed to Sid and Nancys hotel room and the infamous "Riot House" on the Sunset Strip. The rowdiest and the most talented rockers are all featured, with sidebars on musical greats like Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and U2. Learn the locations of the secret rehearsal for David Bowies "Diamond Dogs" album, the club where the Sex Pistols played their first and last concert in the U.S., the house where Kurt Cobain died, where Keith Richards threw a television set out of a hotel window, and hundreds more sites from the past. Review Quote "This pop culture expert knows how to crisscross the country, filling in the blanks where rock and roll history was made." Details ISBN1595800182 Author Chris Epting Short Title LED ZEPPELIN CRASHED HERE Publisher Santa Monica Press Language English ISBN-10 1595800182 ISBN-13 9781595800183 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint Santa Monica Press Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Santa Monica Residence US Birth 1961 Subtitle The Rock n Roll Landmarks of North America Series Santa Monica Press DOI 10.1604/9781595800183 UK Release Date 2007-05-17 NZ Release Date 2007-05-17 Pages 336 DEWEY 782.421660922 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-08-06 Publication Date 2007-06-14 US Release Date 2007-06-14 Illustrations 500 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137683369;

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