Once upon a Rock Star?

Author: Dannette Genasci
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499017170
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 494

Book Description
Trevor: A construction worker with dreams of music. Dana: A girl who could love him. "Wouldn't mind hearing you sometime " Dana said. Trev laughed, "Yeah, like that's really going to happen!" BUT IT DID. Come ride the rollercoaster as Trevor Riggs goes from a virtual unknown to a full-fledged rock and roll singer of a platinum-selling band. Remember those bands of the 70's and 80's that were very much loved and fantasized about? Wouldn't you just love to go back? Take the chance to go back and see what it could be like as the singer on that stage. Or the one in the audience who falls in love, as he gazes into your eyes, singing his sweet serenade, just to you.

Once Upon a Rock Star

Author: Rita Rae Roxx
Publisher: Concierge Marketing Incorporated
ISBN: 9781936840311
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
A sex-and-tell story about the crazy lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. A decade of rock history...and a decade of rock fan adoration for one little chiquita from Omaha who spent star-studded nights with superstars of eighties rockdom: David Lee Roth with Van Halen, Billy Squier, Ozzy Osbourne's Jake E. Lee, Paul Stanley of Kiss, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx, Bret Michaels and Poison, Vivian Campbell and Def Leppard, the J. Geils Band's Peter Wolf, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler--and plenty more. Rockin' Rita and her sexy entourage were ultra-fans who rocked the boys in the bands backstage and between the covers when the heavy metal rockers and the glam "chicks with dicks" rolled into town in their tour buses. With her own outrageously high hair and edgy original clothing designs, Rita never missed an opportunity to get the coveted backstage passes that led to dressing room parties and hotel hook-ups. This is a sex-and-tell story about her obsession for sex and drugs with rock stars. Rita reveals her flirtatious romps and hard rock tales with the bad boys of 80s heavy metal in her legend- filled story... Once Upon a Rock Star

Once Upon a Tune

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913074036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music. You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt in The Hall of the Mountain King; grapple with a magic broom in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, meet the evil Witch of the North in The Swan of Tuonela, sail the seven seas with Sinbad the Sailor in Scheherazade; be a prince disguised as a bee in The Flight of the Bumblebee, and become a fearless hero in William Tell. The stories are excitingly told and stunningly illustrated by James Mayhew. Includes Musical Notes with more information about the stories and music, plus James's recommended recordings to download and listen to.

Once Upon a Rock

Author: Erica Bennett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692792018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
Once Upon a Rock describes in vivid details the challenges and ultimate success of a Caribbean girl with an audacity to dream. She captures the culture of miraculous healing via ancient traditions; defying the status quo and leaving her rural home for the City to pursue a seemingly impossible career. She leaves you breathless and motivated.

Once Upon a Time, There Was You

Author: Elizabeth Berg
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1588368939
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
BONUS: This edition contains a Once Upon a Time, There Was You discussion guide. Even on their wedding day, John and Irene sensed that they were about to make a mistake. Years later, divorced, dating other people, and living in different parts of the country, they seem to have nothing in common—nothing except the most important person in each of their lives: Sadie, their spirited eighteen-year-old daughter. Feeling smothered by Irene and distanced from John, Sadie is growing more and more attached to her new boyfriend, Ron. When tragedy strikes, Irene and John come together to support the daughter they love so dearly. What takes longer is to remember how they really feel about each other. Elizabeth Berg’s immense talent shines in this unforgettable novel about the power of love, the unshakeable bonds of family, and the beauty of second chances.

Once Upon a Nightwish

Author: Mape Ollila
Publisher: Bazillion Points Books
ISBN: 9780979616327
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
Hailing from the tiny hamlet of Kitee, Finland (pop. 10,000) Nightwish has captivated the world’s imagination with magical million-selling releases like Once, Century Child, and Wishmaster. Their saga is a heavy metal fable as dramatic and tumultuous as the band’s epic symphonic music. In these details and confessions, a vivid and painfully honest portrait of a musical dream emerges--and tensions swell as a split with original singer Tarja Turunen becomes inevitable. In this remarkably revealing official biography, author Mape Ollila charts the rise from village student project to global stardom, gaining unprecedented access not just to the members of Nightwish past and present; but also their families, their loyal and lewd crew, their peers, their critics, and countless other insiders from the Nightwish adventure. The book lays bare the creative firepower and personal demons of songwriter Tuomas Holopainen; the unique talents and traits of guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, drummer Jukka Nevalainen, and bassist Marco Hietala; and the true reasons behind the 2005 departure of vocalist Tarja Turunen--in the band’s words and hers. Along the way, the band struggles with religious protesters, fortune-tellers, naked crew members, health problems, shady promoters, out-of-control fans, and the growing pains of an ever-steeper rock star learning curve. Happily ever after or not, these unique Finnish personalities are brought to life in this journey of into the mysteries of...Once Upon a Nightwish.

Once Upon a Time---

Author: Jeremy Fish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979086298
Category : Art, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
San Francisco based artist Jeremy Fish uses a recurring cast of characters to tell tall tales through his finely rendered paintings and illustrations. A bunny, the sea captain, the fish creatures, the winged skull and others recur in various combinations of fins, hands, wings and peg legs like a zoological fantasia with a surreal narrative. Fish has designed countless skateboard decks and vinyl toys and most notably, collaborated with hip hop artist Aesop Rock for whom he designed the cover art and packaging for his album None Shall Pass. Once Upon a Time delivers Jeremy's newest painting and sculptures and offers another glimpse into the fertile mind of the artist.

Once Upon a Starry Night

Author: Jacqueline Mitton
Publisher:
ISBN: 1845070739
Category : Constellations
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
From Hercules to Cassiopeia, young stargazers can learn the stories behind 10 great constellations, drawing on both scientific fact and ancient legends. Detailed illustrations and foil blocking make this a beautiful addition to the series.Ages 6 and up

Once Upon a Blog

Author: Shelley L. Hallmark
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504399501
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 297

Book Description
Writing has been author Shelley L. Hallmarks form of therapy for self-healing, personal growth, and understanding. It has helped her through many of her challenges and has inspired her appreciation for all of lifes lessonsgood and bad. In Once Upon a Blog, she presents nearly six years of blog posts beginning in January of 2011 just after the publishing of her first book, Finding the Balance. The entries detail Hallmarks personal struggles and accomplishments as the single mom of a special needs child. She shares some general life lessons and inspiration in the hopes of providing encouragement for those who also may be struggling. She touches on topics such as healing within in order to move forward, embracing all the lessons one gets in life, trying to find balance in times of challenges or chaos, and its never too late to take action. This collection shares Hallmarks writing journey through blogging and offers snippets of advice on loving and living based on her lifes experiences.

Only One You

Author: Linda Kranz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Adri promises to remember his parents' words of wisdom about how to live his life, such as "Find your own way. You don't have to follow the crowd" and "Make wishes on the stars in the nighttime sky."