i got this book on mistake expecting the cd but i wasnt disapointed this kept me hooked on reading for atleast 3 hours a day.

Angus, Brian & and the boys from the DC have spent their careers hewing pure uncompromising rock from the Mountain from whence all rock doth spew. Toiling nonstop they form the rock into blistering music that is like a blunt mallet crashing into your girating skull. This book chronicals the long careers of the lads who feel just as comfortable rocking out as hanging about in the stroh with their mates. This book will assault you like taking dope,speed,coke, two shots of bourbon and afterword you will say right I'm ready.

I didn't read this book, but I did read Ace Hits the Big Time. I rated it a 5 only b/c the review program MADE me rate it. For those of you who want a summery of THIS book, here it is (it took me awhile to find it):

Summary: Teenage movie actor Horace "Ace" Hobart and his New York gang, the Purple Falcons, get involved in live theatre and an arson plot when they take summer jobs at a home for retired actors.

This book catalogs 1960s/early 70s psychedelic/garage/acid/folk bands. I am a real fan of mid-60s garage punk bands so this book is invaluable for details on such obscure bands as The Bees, The Calico Wall & the Fe Fi Four Plus Two. There are some inaccuracies, however. I found various mistakes in lyric reprints and band and personnel names. I guess only a real fan like me would notice them. If you are a fan of the 60s compliations such as Pepples, Highs In the Mid Sixties and Mindrocker, GET THIS BOOK.

Think about how many records you owned and how many countless others you have listened to. Have you ever really read a good book about rock, especially with all the material out there from what is now called 'classic rock'? Finally, here is one.

Even if you only know 'The Weight' you should pick this up. Their musicial journey through the 60s, 70s and beyond, association with Bob Dylan and many others, and their coming into their own is fascinating. Anyone who has been in a band knows that the only real formula for success is a chemistry between the members - that is something that The Band had.

You'll learn about the five musicians who came together for the love of music and worked their way through the toils of the road to achieve an extremely high level of excellence. They were huge 30 years ago but for some reason they have maintained that level as other groups.

Note - before or after definitely watch 'The Last Waltz' too.

A must read for anyone interested in the intersection of popular music, adolescents, and extant sociological discourse. Some of the most current research in the area of rock music and adolescent culture are featured as well as an up to date bibliography on the sociology of rock music. A must read for both the student and professional sociologist!

Roy Burns' drum set method is the ultimate for starter set players. It builds from some of the easiest coordination exercises to a wide range of styles including various Latin patterns and gospel. Also includes a large number of dance styles for use in Big Band settings. This method is a wonderful place to start when beginning your drum set journey.

Great book! Teaches you how to achieve independence. Great exercises for bass drum. Strongly recommend for somebody who is starting out, or even intermediate level.

This book has it all on soil mechanics! It explains to you in the easiest way all about soil mechanics, and I'm telling you ALL about soil mechanics. It contains an excellent explication about permeability and seepage, consolidation, settlements and shear strength. It also contains excellents examples and exercises, that would guide you to understand everything about soil mechanics.

I read this book and it is reallly excellent. I am a really big Aerosmith fan. Every fan should read this book. It tells all about the writing processes of Nine Lives. I suggest this book to every Aerosmith fan.