Description: Willin' by Ben Fong-Torres The first biography of the legendary, beloved, long-running band Little Feat, by veteran music journalist Ben Fong-Torres. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Formed in 1969 by ex-members of Frank Zappas Mothers of Invention, Little Feat created groove-heavy music that was an irresistible mix of rock, blues, R&B, country, jazz, soul, and funk. Fronted by the doomed, enigmatic, and charismatic vocalist and slide guitarist Lowell George, they recorded such classic studio albums as Sailinshoes and Dixie Chicken , as well as what many consider to be one of the best live albums of all time: Waiting for Columbus . After Georges tragic death in 1979 and a long period of silence, the band later re-formed in 1987, delighting concert crowds with tight renditions of their beloved songs, including their signature outlaw trucker anthem "Willin."Acclaimed journalist Ben Fong-Torres, working with surviving band members and their friends and associates, has based Willin on hours of brand-new interviews with all the key players, resulting in the definitive, first-ever biography of this beloved rock n roll institution. Author Biography Ben Fong-Torres is a journalist, author, and broadcaster, best known for his work in Rolling Stone and the San Francisco Chronicle. He is the author of nine books and lives in San Francisco. BenFongTorres.com Long Description Formed in 1969 by ex-members of Frank Zappas Mothers of Invention, Little Feat created groove-heavy music that was an irresistible mix of rock, blues, R&B, country, jazz, soul, and funk. Fronted by the doomed, enigmatic, and charismatic vocalist and slide guitarist Lowell George, they recorded such classic studio albums as Sailinshoes and Dixie Chicken , as well as what many consider to be one of the best live albums of all time: Waiting for Columbus . After Georges tragic death in 1979 and a long period of silence, the band later re-formed in 1987, delighting concert crowds with tight renditions of their beloved songs, including their signature outlaw trucker anthem "Willin."Acclaimed journalist Ben Fong-Torres, working with surviving band members and their friends and associates, has based Willin on hours of brand-new interviews with all the key players, resulting in the definitive, first-ever biography of this beloved rock n roll institution. Promotional "Headline" The first biography of the legendary, beloved, long-running band Little Feat, by veteran music journalist Ben Fong-Torres. Details ISBN0306823632 Author Ben Fong-Torres Pages 296 Year 2015 ISBN-10 0306823632 ISBN-13 9780306823633 Format Paperback Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Subtitle The Story of Little Feat Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Media Book DEWEY 782.421660922 Language English Short Title WILLIN Residence San Francisco, CA, US Illustrations 8 pages black-&-white photos Edition First Trade Paper Edition Country of Publication United States Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 2015-06-02 US Release Date 2015-06-02 UK Release Date 2015-06-02 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-06-01 NZ Release Date 2015-06-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94405679;
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Book Title: Willin': the Story of Little Feat
Item Height: 222mm
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Author: Ben Fong-Torres
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Music
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Weight: 320g
Number of Pages: 296 Pages