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Beast : John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin by C. M. Kushins (2021, Hardcover)

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Dive into the captivating world of Led Zeppelin and their rise to fame with the book "Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin" by C.M. Kushins. This hardcover book, published by Hachette Books in 2021, is a must-have for any music enthusiast. Explore the history and criticism of the iconic band and their musical instruments with this 480-page book. The book title, "Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin," is a perfect addition to any book collection and is a great read for those interested in biography and autobiography, music, and rock genres.

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The first full-length narrative biography of Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers in rock history, and a genuine wild man of epic (and sadly fatal) proportions. Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin is the first-ever biography of the iconic John Bonham, considered by many to be one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) rock drummer of all time. Bonham first learned to play the drums at the age of five, and despite never taking formal lessons, began drumming for local bands immediately upon graduating from secondary school. By the late 1960s, Bonham was looking for a more solid gig in order to provide his growing family with a more regular income. Meanwhile, following the dissolution of the popular blues rock band The Yardbirds, lead guitarist Jimmy Page sought the company of new bandmates to help him record an album and tour Scandinavia as the New Yardbirds. A few months later, Bonham was recruited to join the band who would eventually become known as Led Zeppelin-and before the year was out, Bonham and his three bandmates would become the richest rock band in the world. In their first year, Led Zeppelin released two albums and completed four US and four UK concert tours. As their popularity exploded, they moved from ballrooms and smaller clubs to larger auditoriums, and eventually started selling out full arenas. Throughout the 1970s, Led Zeppelin reached new heights of commercial and critical success, making them one of the most influential groups of the era, both in musical style and in their approach towards the workings of the entertainment industry. They added extravagant lasers, light shows, and mirror balls to their performances; wore flamboyant and often glittering outfits; traveled in a private jet airliner and rented out entire sections of hotels; and soon become the subject of frequently repeated stories of debauchery and destruction while on tour. In 1977, the group performed what would be their final live appearance in the US, following months of rising fervor and rioting from their fandom. And in September of 1980, Bonham-plagued by alcoholism, anxiety, and the after-effects of years of excess-was found dead by his bandmates. To this day, Bonham is posthumously described as one of the most important, well-known, and influential drummers in rock, topping best of lists describing him as an inimitable, all-time great. As Adam Budofsky, managing editor of Modern Drummer , explained, "If the king of rock 'n' roll was Elvis Presley, then the king of rock drumming was certainly John Bonham."

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Publisher
Hachette Books
ISBN-10
0306846683
ISBN-13
9780306846687
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15050028317

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Book Title
Beast : John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin
Author
C. M. Kushins
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Musical Instruments / Percussion, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Number of Pages
480 Pages

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Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.6in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
25.4 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ml421.L4
Reviews
"C.M. Kushins gives us a wild, behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest rock bands ever, and brings John 'Bonzo' Bonham back to life in this well-written rock classic." -- Peter Leonard, Bestselling Author of Voices of the Dead
Lccn
2021-939036
Dewey Decimal
782.42166092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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by hiseman2003Sep 28, 2021
New Book On John Bonzo Bonham
Great book on the mighty Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham! Over 400 pages covering the life of the greatest rock drummer of all time! Recommended for Zeppelin fans out there!
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by mark465blueSep 21, 2021
A life packed life in a relatively short span of time
Makes me want to go buy some Led Zeppelin. Again.
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