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Ladies and Gentlemen: Adam Wolf and the Cook Brothers
Ever dreamed of joining a rock band, getting rich, getting famous, and seeing the world through a private jet plane’s window?
Ladies and Gentleman: Adam Wolf and the Cook Brothers – A Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock&Roll is your personal invitation to tune in, turn on, and drop out as you ride the tour bus through the night and into the next town with Paul, Ronnie, Adam and Mark.
Paul is old school rock ‘n’ roll but he knows a hit song when he hears one. When he gets a demo from a St. Louis metal band, he is not impressed until he hears a track unlike all the others. He may have to make a deal with the devil to find the kid for his last chance ticket to rock glory.
Ronnie is a brutal, delusional alcoholic and prescription fiend. In spite of his amazing technical guitar style, he has no talent. He can never be an original like Adam. For vengeance, Ronnie will follow a dark path of violence and destruction to the bitter end.
Adam is a musical prodigy. He simply hears music in his mind while the notes naturally come through his guitar. Young and utterly naïve, music will change his life but his regret is a wound that will never heal. Mark couldn’t play a piano if it had only one key, but he doesn’t need to. Unlike Ronnie and Adam, Mark is hoping he can find the balance between his brothers though a musical bridge connecting them all forever. Paul, Ronnie, Adam, and Mark all have one thing in common – they would rather die than give up on their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. Walking down this wicked, twisted road each man will realize one important thing – this music can save them all.
Ladies and Gentlemen: Adam Wolf and the Cook Brothers – A Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock&Roll will leave your ears ringing long after you’ve read it for the first time!
Ladies and Gentleman: Adam Wolf and the Cook Brothers – A Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock&Roll is your personal invitation to tune in, turn on, and drop out as you ride the tour bus through the night and into the next town with Paul, Ronnie, Adam and Mark.
Paul is old school rock ‘n’ roll but he knows a hit song when he hears one. When he gets a demo from a St. Louis metal band, he is not impressed until he hears a track unlike all the others. He may have to make a deal with the devil to find the kid for his last chance ticket to rock glory.
Ronnie is a brutal, delusional alcoholic and prescription fiend. In spite of his amazing technical guitar style, he has no talent. He can never be an original like Adam. For vengeance, Ronnie will follow a dark path of violence and destruction to the bitter end.
Adam is a musical prodigy. He simply hears music in his mind while the notes naturally come through his guitar. Young and utterly naïve, music will change his life but his regret is a wound that will never heal. Mark couldn’t play a piano if it had only one key, but he doesn’t need to. Unlike Ronnie and Adam, Mark is hoping he can find the balance between his brothers though a musical bridge connecting them all forever. Paul, Ronnie, Adam, and Mark all have one thing in common – they would rather die than give up on their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. Walking down this wicked, twisted road each man will realize one important thing – this music can save them all.
Ladies and Gentlemen: Adam Wolf and the Cook Brothers – A Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock&Roll will leave your ears ringing long after you’ve read it for the first time!
340 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2015
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March 4, 2015
If you're looking for a story that’s gritty, a little messy, in-your-face, sometimes sad, and always real, then Joe Schwartz has you covered.
In this book, Schwartz takes a look at the world of rock music and what it takes to make a name for yourself in the business. We see the sacrifices, the struggles, the parties, the soaring hopes, and the shattered dreams. We also see a dysfunctional family tearing each other apart in the fight to get ahead. Sibling rivalry is at the core here, along with one man's dream and what he'll do to make it come true.
Schwartz gives us a unique spin on this story, with consecutive viewpoints. These pieces don't interlace, as with most fiction. Instead, they are written separately, placed one after the other within the book. We see the story play out through the eyes of different characters, paying close attention to the details other people never see. We learn what motivates each one, what happened to them personally to put them where they are, and why they make certain choices. The best way to empathize is to allow yourself to see through the eyes of another, and Schwartz gives us that gift here.
In this book, Schwartz takes a look at the world of rock music and what it takes to make a name for yourself in the business. We see the sacrifices, the struggles, the parties, the soaring hopes, and the shattered dreams. We also see a dysfunctional family tearing each other apart in the fight to get ahead. Sibling rivalry is at the core here, along with one man's dream and what he'll do to make it come true.
Schwartz gives us a unique spin on this story, with consecutive viewpoints. These pieces don't interlace, as with most fiction. Instead, they are written separately, placed one after the other within the book. We see the story play out through the eyes of different characters, paying close attention to the details other people never see. We learn what motivates each one, what happened to them personally to put them where they are, and why they make certain choices. The best way to empathize is to allow yourself to see through the eyes of another, and Schwartz gives us that gift here.
November 18, 2015
Joe Schwartz delivers an authentic, gritty tale of Rock and Roll dreams. The story is written in
shifting perspectives, beginning with an aging rocker working a crap job at an irrelevant recording
company and moves on to a rich cast of characters that are all highly believable. I love it
when I can relate the characters in a book to people I’ve actually known, and Schwartz’s
characters all have a strong real world feel.
The story is told with strong descriptive powers and fluid dialogue. From the absurd to
the pathological, it reveals the struggle for and with the fame so highly regarded in
society today. Great humor and surprising depth make this a great read for fans of
Rock’n’Roll as well as anyone who loves a good story. 5 stars all the way.
shifting perspectives, beginning with an aging rocker working a crap job at an irrelevant recording
company and moves on to a rich cast of characters that are all highly believable. I love it
when I can relate the characters in a book to people I’ve actually known, and Schwartz’s
characters all have a strong real world feel.
The story is told with strong descriptive powers and fluid dialogue. From the absurd to
the pathological, it reveals the struggle for and with the fame so highly regarded in
society today. Great humor and surprising depth make this a great read for fans of
Rock’n’Roll as well as anyone who loves a good story. 5 stars all the way.
September 19, 2017
Love this book, Joe Scwhartz takes us through the Gamet of Rock'n'Roll promotion and the road to stardom via the underbelly of St Louis. It is easy to like all of Joes' characters and to relate to their ups and downs. It reminds me in parts of Elmore Leonard, fast paced, witty and human. Could not put it down
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