Detroit Rock City : The Uncensored History of Rock 'n' Roll in America's Loudest City

Detroit Rock City is an oral history of Detroit and its music told by the people who were on the stage, in the clubs, the practice rooms, studios, and in the audience, blasting the music out and soaking it up, in every scene from 1967 to today. From fabled axe men like Ted Nugent, Dick Wagner, and James Williamson jump to Jack White, to pop flashes Suzi Quatro and Andrew W.K., to proto punkers Brother Wayne Kramer and Iggy Pop, Detroit slices the rest of the land with way more than its share of the Rock Pie. Detroit Rock City is the story that has never before been sprung, a frenzied and schooled account of both past and present, calling in the halcyon days of the Grande Ballroom and the Eastown Theater, where national acts who came through were made to stand and deliver in the face of the always hard hitting local support acts. It moves on to the Michigan Palace, Bookies Club 870, City Club, Gold Dollar, and Magic Stick - all magical venues in America's top rock city. Detroit Rock City brings these worlds to life all from the guys and dolls who picked up a Strat and jammed it into our collective craniums. From those behind the scenes cats who promoted, cajoled, lost their shirts, and popped the platters to the punters who drove from everywhere, this is the book that gives life to Detroit's legend of loud.--Publisher's description.;Black sheep (1965-1972). Respect ; Playground of noise ; "You can't be a leader on LSD" ; "Mitch Ryder, eat shit" ; "I'm no statesman, I'm no general" ; "They didn't call them the Stooges for nothing" ; Riots in the Motor City ; Here's new pretties for you ; America's only rock 'n roll magazine ; "What happens in Detroit, stays in Detroit" ; In Detroit, Woodstock was the weak shit ; "We weren't musicians, we were like an outlaw bike club" ; Drugs hate you -- Gimme some action (1973-1981). New York : "none of these people have seen shit" ; Stranglehold ; Mongrel ; Creem : 'they're no good since Lester Bangs left" ; You're gonna die ; Sweet nothin' ; Nothin' to do in Detroit ; The voice box and first in line ; No hands clapping ; "You're not punk rock" -- The big three killed my baby (1981-2000). Vengeance ; Face forward ; Punk rock sucks ; Don Kirshner of Detroit ; Mutiny in hardcore ; You just can't win ; MC5: Are they from Detroit? Fresh blood and garage innocence ; Cool American ; "Warm beer and bestiality go together" ; I'm hell ; On the corner ; The same boy you've always known ; "It was raining faggots on me" ; Devil with a cause ; Aspiring and achieving lowly dreams. Detroit Rock City Is An Oral History Of Detroit And Its Music Told By The People Who Were On The Stage, In The Clubs, The Practice Rooms, Studios, And In The Audience, Blasting The Music Out And Soaking It Up, In Every Scene From 1967 To Today. From Fabled Axe Men Like Ted Nugent, Dick Wagner, And James Williamson Jump To Jack White, To Pop Flashes Suzi Quatro And Andrew W.k., To Proto Punkers Brother Wayne Kramer And Iggy Pop, Detroit Slices The Rest Of The Land With Way More Than Its Share Of The Rock Pie. Detroit Rock City Is The Story That Has Never Before Been Sprung, A Frenzied And Schooled Account Of Both Past And Present, Calling In The Halcyon Days Of The Grande Ballroom And The Eastown Theater, Where National Acts Who Came Through Were Made To Stand And Deliver In The Face Of The Always Hard Hitting Local Support Acts. It Moves On To The Michigan Palace, Bookies Club 870, City Club, Gold Dollar, And Magic Stick - All Magical Venues In America's Top Rock City. Detroit Rock City Brings These Worlds To Life All From The Guys And Dolls Who Picked Up A Strat And Jammed It Into Our Collective Craniums. From Those Behind The Scenes Cats Who Promoted, Cajoled, Lost Their Shirts, And Popped The Platters To The Punters Who Drove From Everywhere, This Is The Book That Gives Life To Detroit's Legend Of Loud.--publisher's Description. Black Sheep (1965-1972). Respect ; Playground Of Noise ; You Can't Be A Leader On Lsd ; Mitch Ryder, Eat Shit ; I'm No Statesman, I'm No General ; They Didn't Call Them The Stooges For Nothing ; Riots In The Motor City ; Here's New Pretties For You ; America's Only Rock 'n Roll Magazine ; What Happens In Detroit, Stays In Detroit ; In Detroit, Woodstock Was The Weak Shit ; Fist Fights And Gang Rapes ; Drugs Hate You -- Gimmie Some Action (1973-1981). New York : None Of These People Have Seen Shit ; Stranglehold ; Mongrel ; Creem : 'they're No Good Since Lester Bangs Left ; You're Gonna Die ; Sweet Nothin' ; Nothin' To Do In Detroit ; The Voice Box And First In Line ; No Hands Clapping ; You're Not Punk Rock -- The Big Three Killed My Baby (1981-2000). Vengeance ; Face Forward ; Punk Rock Sucks ; Don Kirshner Of Detroit ; Mutiny In Hardcore ; You Just Can't Win ; Cool American ; Mc5. Are They From Detroit? Fresh Blood And Garage Innocence ; Warm Beer And Bestiality Go Together ; I'm Hell ; On The Corner ; The Same Boy You've Always Known ; It Was Raining Faggots On Me ; Devil With A Cause ; Aspiring And Achieving Lowly Dreams. Steve Miller. Includes Bibliographical References. From the Stooges and MC to Grand Funk Railroad and Ted Nugent, to the White Stripes, Eminem, and Kid Rock, and whole casts of other great bands and performers, Detroit has always produced louder, more rumbling, more subversive rock music than any city in the world. In Detroit Rock City , readers get to hear the stories straight from the participants themselvesthe singers, the guitar slingers, the fans, the reporters, the promoters, even the guys who handmade amps to be louder and crunchier than the competitions. This is the story, by the people who saw with their own eyes, made with their own hands, and heard with their own ears. The definitive account of rock in the city that has produced louder, more important, in-your-face rock than anywhere else on the planet, told from the bands- the Stooges, MC5, Grand Funk Railroad, Ted Nugent, the White Stripes, Kid Rock, and more- the fans, and everyone who was there to witness it. From the Stooges and MC to the White Stripes, Eminem, and Kid Rock, this account of rock in Detroit, which has always produced more subversive rock music than any city in the world, presents stories from the participants themselves The definitive account of rock in the city that has produced louder, prouder, more in-your-face rock than anywhere else on Earth