| Bandalism: The Rock Group Survival Guide Contributor(s): Ridgway, Julian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061645591 ISBN-13: 9780061645594 Publisher: It Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2019 Annotation: Bandalism: (noun) willful destruction of, or damage to, a rock/pop/indie group brought about by one or more of its members. Most bands fail because the members are incapable of working together. Bandalism encourages the nurturing of individual members, promotes harmonious interpersonal relationships, and ensures longevity of the band by protecting creativity; it is essential to artistic and commercial success in rock and roll. Contains multiple-choice questionnaires, psychological analytical techniques, a host of illustrations, and relevant anecdotes. Bandalism is aimed at anyone who is in a band, wants to be in a band, is thinking of forming a band-or whose band has just fallen apart. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Business Aspects - Music | Genres & Styles - Rock - Music | History & Criticism - General |
| Dewey: 781.660 |
| LCCN: 2009279817 |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.32" W x 8" (0.48 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bandalism ban-dəl-i-zəm] n .: the willful or malicious destruction of, or damage to, the fabric of a rock/pop/indie group brought about by one or more of its members Axl Rose's monumental meltdowns . . . Kurt Cobain's tragic band-slaying suicide: The long history of platinum-selling berband implosions is more dramatic than a Russian novel. But even local cover bands can suffer the ill effects of the limelight. Multi-rock-band veteran Julian Ridgway's Bandalism is a can't-miss guide to rock 'n' roll survival, offering sage advice on how to avoid the pitfalls that can doom your group. Here's how to:
And much more, including the handy Healthy Band Checklist, an ideal MySpace profile generator, and the Second Album Venn Diagram. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ridgway, Julian: - Julian Ridgway is an Oxford graduate and a veteran of at least a dozen bands who researches rock photographs and writes for a host of magazines. Born in Leicester, England, he now lives in London. |