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October 11th, 2011- Brian May, Ann Wilson, Paul Rodgers, & Joe Satriani Featured in Forthcoming Authorized ‘Bohemian Rhapsodies’ Queen Book
For Immediate Release:
As Rock N Roll Books presses forward toward the Nov. 24th, 2011 release of 'Bohemian Rhapsodies: True And Authorized Tales By Queen Fans & Celebrities', compiled by Robyn Dunford with Kelly Franco, and authorized by Queen, the publisher is excited to announce that among other legendary rockers contributing exclusive commentary in the form of everything from personal memories to thoughts on Freddie and Queen's legacy (both in terms of its historical and continued relevance) on rock, legendary Heart singer Ann Wilson, Queen lead guitarist Brian May, Bad Company/Free/Queen vocalist Paul Rodgers, and living guitar legend Joe Satriani have all contributed exclusive commentary that will highlight the book's back cover!
The publisher has also launched a variety of social media platforms behind the book, including a Twitter account devoted to the release of this book, which fans can visit at Twitter.com/BohRhapsodiesbk, and a Facebook page that fans can check out at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BohemianRhapsodies/252632061447449?skip_nax_wizard=true
Fans interested in pre-ordering this book may also do so at
Bohemianrhapsodies2011@yahoo.com
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May 23rd, 2011 - Rock N Roll Books Debuts Authorized Queen 'Bohemian Rhapsodies' Book Cover Art
For Immediate Release:
Rock N Roll Books/SCB Distributors, who earlier this year acquired retail rights to ‘Bohemian Rhapsodies: True and Authorized Tales by Queen Fans and Celebrities,’ is excited to announce the official debut of the book’s cover art at the 2011 annual Book Expo of America in New York City, NY. Designed by poster artist John Warner (Phish, Citizen Cope), the illustrated cover celebrates the classic Queen.
Compiled by Robyn Dunford, edited by Robyn Dunford and Kelly Franko, and ‘officially authorized’ by QUEEN's camp, the book will feature loads of exclusive commentary from those closest to the band's late singer, Freddie Mercury, including his longtime personal assistant, Peter Freestone, alongside contributions from rock and metal peers of the four legends comprising QUEEN, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon — recounting both funny, personalized stories they experienced first-hand playing alongside the legendary frontman and formidable musicians, and how, in many cases, the band influenced them in their own artistry. From the fan side, readers will be treated to many intimate stories from lifelong fans of Freddie's and QUEEN who were touched personally by the members of the band in one way or another, whether by their music or the fan’s personal relationships with the band. Rock N Roll Books is also teaming with compiler/author Robyn Dunford to donate a substantial portion of the book's proceeds to the Mercury Phoenix Trust upon publication. Visit Rocknrollbooks.com for updates as the release date approaches, or check us out at www.twitter.com/rocknrollbooks or www.facebook.com/rocknrollbooks.
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January 20th, 2011 - Antimusic.com review of 'Jane's Addiction: in the Studio'
"A pretty good history of the band based on personal interviews with behind-the-scenes folks like producers Dave Jerden and Bob Ezrin and...interviews that band members gave over the years...The story begins when the band was still called PSI Com and surprisingly comes through right to the present day, complete with...details of the sessions for the possible release of a new Jane's studio album in 2011. Also includes chapters about Porno for Pyros and Perry Farrell's live-event brainchild, Lollapalooza."
--Antimusic.com
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January 10th, 2011 - Rock N Roll Books Acquires Authorized book Compiling Stories of Freddie Mercury and Queen & ‘Classic Rock Revisited’ Interviews Anthology!
For Immediate Release:
Rock N Roll Books/SCB Distribution is excited to announce the acquisition of two new titles due for publication in 2011: the first, ‘Bohemian Rhapsodies: True and Authorized Tales By Queen Fans & Celebrities’ by Robyn Dunford,’ is officially authorized by QUEEN's camp and will feature loads of exclusive commentary from those closest to Freddie, including his longtime personal assistant, as well as rock and metal peers of Mercury's as well as the other members of Queen, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon recounting both funny, personalized stories they experienced first-hand playing alongside the legendary frontman and formidable musicians, and how, in many cases, the band influenced them in their own artistry. From the fan side, readers will be treated to many intimate stories from lifelong fans of Freddie's and Queen who were touched personally by the members of the band in one way or another, whether by their music or the fan’s personal relationships with the singer. Please stay tuned for LOADS of exciting forthcoming announcements on stars who will be joining the roster of artists, peers, friends, etc. contributing personalized commentary to this exciting and 100% authorized literary tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen! Rock N Roll Books is also teaming with author Robyn Dunford to donate a substantial portion of the books' proceeds to the Mercury Phoenix Trust upon publication.
Our other recent acquisition teams us with Jeb Wright, longtime webmaster/head interviewer for the popular rock site www.ClassicRockRevisited.com, for a two-volume book series: “Classic Rock Revisited Presents Vol. 1: Rock Icons & Metal Gods” and “Classic Rock Revisited Presents Vol. 2: Fret Board Wizards.” Vol. 1 will include exclusive interviews, presented in chapter form, with Tom Scholz of Boston, Steve Perry of Journey, Steve Miller, Paul Rogers of Bad Company/Queen, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sammy Hagar, Rick Neilson of Cheap Trick, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, George Thoroughgood, John Anderson of Yes, Mick Jones of Foreigner, Alan Parsons, and Tommy Shaw of Styx; and Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio, Manny Charlton of Nazzareth, Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Geoff Tate of Queensryche, Lita Ford, Blackie Lawless of WASP, Jason Bonham, Lemmy Kilmister, and Ian Gillan of Deep Purple. Vol. II will include exclusive, chapter-length interviews with Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Phil Collen of Def Leppard, Ted Nugent, Steve Vai, KK Downing of Judas Priest, Ace Frehley, Robin Trower, Steve Howe of Yes, Buck Darma of Blue Oyster Cult, Neal Schon Journey, Michael Shenker of UFO, Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big, and Steve Morse of Deep Purple.
From the publisher: “We're almost unspeakably excited about announcing the publication of both Robyn Dunford’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsodies’ and Jeb Wright's ‘Classic Rock Revisited’ Interviews Anthology. Robyn has put every ounce of passion Queen would expect from its fans into the preparation of a wildly-entertaining and revealing collection of first-hand stories told from both Queen fans as well as rock star peers of Freddie's. To have the official blessing of Queen's management, and to have the opportunity to donate a portion of the royalties from this book to the charity Queen set up in Freddie Mercury’s memory, the Mercury Phoenix Trust – Fighting AIDS Worldwide www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com makes being involved with the release of this book that much more of an honor. We intend this book to be a true and honest tribute to Freddie Mercury's singular legacy, and to that end, we will release this title on the 20th anniversary of his passing on November 24th, 2011.
On another equally-as-exciting front, our staff here are all fans of Jeb's site, Classic Rock Revisited, which has built a solid reputation as one of the leading interview sites for Rock and Metal’s A-List stars over the past decade. The opportunity to partner with him on the publication of an anthology of his Headlining interview series with the biggest names in the business will make GREAT reading for fans worldwide across every sub-genre of rock and metal! Please check back at www.rocknrollbooks.com in the coming months for more announcements regarding both of these exciting titles and Happy New Year!’
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June 21st - Downloadable samples now available for Nikki Sixx book.
You can now download a two part sample of 'An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx' on our home page. It is your chance to experience some of the biography. Then find a full copy for yourself wherever fine books are sold.
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May 20th, 2010 - Retail Release Date Moved to June 10, 2010 for Nikki Sixx, Alice in Chains books.
To meet all retail orders, which required additional pressings, our distributor has moved street date to June 10th, 2010 for 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio' and 'An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx'.
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March 1, 2010 - Songvest Auction # 2 for 'Jane's Addiction: in the Studio' and 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio' a success!
Once again, we would like to thank Sean Peace and David Prohaska for their help in bringing fans into the ownership club on these exciting titles!
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October 15th, 2009 - Rock 'N' Roll Books Joins Forces with Sonvest.com for the First-Ever Online Auction of Book Rights to Re-issued Nikki Sixx Biography.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BE THE FIRST ROCK FAN EVER TO PERSONALLY OWN A PIECE OF ‘AN EDUCATION IN REBELLION: THE BIOGRAPH OF NIKKI SIXX’!!!
SONGVESTÒ, IN CONJUNCTION W/PUBLISHER ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BOOKS, IS OFFERING THE FIRST-EVER AUCTION OF ROYALTIES FROM THE MOST DEFINITIVE BOOK ON HARD ROCK’S MAD SCIENTIST, MOTLEY CRUE FOUNDER/CHIEF SONGWRITER NIKKI SIXX!
Available At Unique “Music Memorabilia With A Paycheck” Auction November 15-22 At SongVest.com
Nashville, TN – October 20, 2009 – SongVest, the company that reinvented the music memorabilia business by offering the ultimate fan collectable -- the songs themselves -- has announced the first-ever online auction for book rights in history: auctioning a percentage of the master rights to publisher Rock ‘N’ Roll Books’ forthcoming re-issue of ‘An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx.’ The auction will take place November 15-22 at songvest.com and will for the first time ever offer rock fans the opportunity to own a piece of hard rock history by auctioning off a stake in the master rights to ‘An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx’, ahead of its Spring, 2010 retail release.
SongVest has partnered with the book’s publisher, Rock ‘N’ Roll Books, to offer bidders a 30% Ownership Share in the book’s master rights. In addition to sharing in the royalty stream the book’s retail/e-sales generate, and a one-of-a-kind ‘Associate Publisher’ ownership plaque, the high bidders will also receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus DVD which features first-hand interview excerpts from those stars exclusively interviewed within the book, including legendary Motley Crue producers Bob Rock and Tom Werman talking about the making of such classic Crue LPs as ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ and ‘Dr. Feelgood’; Hard Rock diva Lita Ford discussing her early 80s days as Nikki Sixx’s live-in girlfriend during the rise of Motley Crue; former London bandmate Lizzy Grey and late Quiet Riot frontman Kevin Dubrow recounting Nikki’s earliest days in L.A. navigating the seedy Sunset Strip on his rise toward superstardom; (late) recovery counselor Bob Timmons discussing Nikki’s recovery from a near-fatal Heroin Addiction in the late 1980s; former Motley Crue singer John Corabi recounting his days as Nikki’s co-writer and bandmate during Vince Neil’s departure in the early 1990s; Sixx side-project bandmates Dave Darling (58) and James Michael (Sixx:AM) discussing their in-studio collaborations with Nikki; and drummer Tommy Lee & Generation Swine co-producer Scott Humphrey discussing the band’s evolution into the experimental world of electronica in the late 1990s; as well as a host of others sharing insights into their seat on the wild roller—coaster that has been the life and times of hard rock’s mad scientist, Nikki Sixx!
“After acquiring the re-issue rights to ‘An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx’ and overseeing the manuscript’s re-editing & update from 2003 (its original pub. Date) through 2009 (including coverage of Motley Crue’s massively successful comeback trek in 2004/5, the launch of Cruefest, as well as Sixx’s branching out into the clothing business with Royal Underground among an amazingly impressive and continually prolific resume of millennium goings-on), we feel this is by far the most comprehensive independent study of ‘80s pop-metal founder Nikki Sixx’s wildly colorful life and times! Partnering with Songvest for the first-ever chance to offer rock memorbelia fans the opportunity to acquire partial rights to this book is a truly exciting chance for us to connect even more personally with Nikki’s multi-generations of fans!” commented publisher Rock ‘N’ Roll Books, who will publish the re-issued Sixx biog via L.A. based SCB Distributors in the spring of 2010.
Since 2007, SongVest has offered music fans, collectors, and investors the unique opportunity to share the royalties with the writers of their favorite music. Past auctions have included the rights to songs recorded by Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, and The Monkees.
The auction will begin at 3PM EST on Saturday, November 15 and end at 3PM EST on Saturday, November 22. Fans can register now at http://www.songvest.com to learn more about the revenue history for each song and get a glimpse behind the scenes at how and why the songs were written.
About SongVest
SongVest, Inc. is the world’s first and only song rights auction house. The company provides ‘music memorabilia with a paycheck’ to fans, collectors, and investors by acting as a broker between songwriters (or their heirs) and rights buyers. When a songwriter is compensated for the performance, sale, or use of their song, so to will high bidders at SongVest auctions. The company’s unique business model has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, CNBC, USA Today, Forbes, and countless online music, fan, collector, and investment outlets all over the world.
Contact Information:
David Prohaska, SongVest, Inc.
608.345.4071
sean@songvest.com
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October 13th, 2009 - New Book Cover for forthcoming Nikki Sixx Biography Re-issue Revealed.
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October 9th, 2009 - Engineers Ronnie Champagne and Bryan Carlstrom interview for 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio' book!!
Legendary sound engineers Ronnie Champagne ('Facelift') and Bryan Carlstrom ('Dirt') both recently completed interviews for the forthcoming 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio' book.
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September 15th, 2009 - Rock 'N' Roll Books Signs Distribution Pact with L.A.-based SCB Distributors, sets Spring, 2010 Street Date for Re-Issue of 'An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx' & first-ever retail release of 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio.'
Rock 'N' Roll Books is excited to announce a newly-cemented distribution pact with SCB Distributors, http://www.scbdistributors.com. With over 4000 titles in a catalog comprised of over 120-distributed publishers, RR Books is thrilled to partner with SCB for the late spring, 2010 re-issue of 'An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx' and the first-time ever retail release of 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio.'
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January 14th, 2009 - 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio' to include Bonus Sampler featuring unsigned bands!!!
Rock 'N' Roll Books is excited to announce that the forthcoming 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio' book will include a bonus sampler similar in design to that of the Nikki Sixx book re-issue, featuring unsigned Millennium bands influenced in song/style, etc by Alice in Chains.
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November 19th, 2008 - NIKKI SIXX Biography To Be Reissued With New Interviews, Bonus Sampler
As reported by Blabbermouth.net.
In the spring of 2010, Rock 'N' Roll Books/APG Distribution will reissue "An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx" with an abridgement from 2003 through 2009, including coverage of MÖTLEY CRÜE's wildly triumphant reunion tour, Sixx's hugely successful New York Times best-seller "The Heroin Diaries", the launch of his clothing line Royal Underground, the band's first-ever Crüe Fest, and recording of the band's latest studio LP, "Saints of Los Angeles", among other events. The book will feature new, exclusive interview material with Bob Rock, Tommy Lee, James Michael, Scott Humphrey, John Corabi, Dave Darling, and a host of others. As part of the reissue, a bonus sampler will be included, featuring a mix of CRÜE covers and original compositions by new rock/metal bands — unsigned or otherwise — who grew up on and were musically influenced by MÖTLEY CRÜE and/or SIXX: A.M.
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