Beauvoir, Jean
Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll: Diary of a Black Punk Icon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781641604765
- author:
- Beauvoir, Jean
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Chicago Review Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.4 x 2.8 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Jean Beauvoir's life story is one of rock 'n' roll, rebellion, and resilience. As a founding member of the Plasmatics, a pioneering punk band from New York City, Beauvoir's music career took off in the late 1970s. He went on to collaborate with a diverse range of artists, including KISS, Debbie Harry, and Lionel Richie, and even crossed over to mainstream success with his work with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. This memoir, Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll, offers a unique glimpse into Beauvoir's experiences in the American music industry, from his early days as a punk rock icon to his later work as a multi-platinum artist, producer, and songwriter. Along the way, he shares stories of his encounters with famous figures, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul Stanley, and Sylvester Stallone, as well as his thoughts on the impact of his Haitian heritage on his public image and music. Through his story, Beauvoir sheds light on the intersection of music, activism, and identity, offering a fascinating and often provocative look at the life of a true rock 'n' roll original.
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