The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life with Styx, Skettino, Michele, Panozz

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Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
ISBN
9780814409169
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Amacom
ISBN-10
0814409164
ISBN-13
9780814409169
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57282357

Product Key Features

Book Title
Grand Illusion : Love, Lies, and My Life with Styx
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Composers & Musicians, General, Lgbt Studies / Gay Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Michele Skettino, Chuck Panozzo
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-001190
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"... A sensitive and insightful look at 'one gay man's struggle to come to terms with himself.'" -Publisher's Weekly, "... A sensitive and insightful look at 'one gay man's struggle to come to terms with himself.'"-Publisher's Weekly, "Styx fans will enjoy Panozzo's detailed look at the band's internal conflicts as they rise from small Chicago bars to sold-out arenas. But the heart of the Panozzo's autobiography is a sensitive and insightful look at 'one gay man's struggle to come to terms with himself.'" - Publisher's Weekly
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
782.42166092 B
Synopsis
They are still one of the biggest rock bands of the last three decades. With four consecutive triple-platinum albums and 54 million records sold, their tours continue to sell out and classic songs like "Lady," "Renegade," "Come Sail Away," and "The Grand Illusion" have earned them a whole new generation of fans. At the height of their fame, they were living the ultimate rock 'n' roll fantasy -- an odyssey of groupies, drugs, and music that most musicians only dream of. As a band, Styx seemed invincible. But their founding member and bass player, Chuck Panozzo, was about to hit rock bottom. His seemingly debauched life as the ultimate rocker was a lie -- and the truth was about to catch up with him. The Grand Illusion is a no-holds-barred, backstage pass to the journey of one of the world's most revered bands, and the true story of Chuck Panozzo's 50-year struggle to reconcile his public life as a rock star with his private life as a gay man. Beginning with the birth of Styx in Chicago and their meteoric rise, The Grand Illusion is a revealing look at the triumphs and tragedies that surrounded Panozzo's life. He chronicles life on the road, the break-up of the band, his struggle to help his twin brother and bandmate John Panozzo battle addiction, as well as his split with Dennis De Young, and finally coming to terms with his HIV positive status. Illuminating and unflinching, The Grand Illusion will captivate the band's legions of devoted fans, as well as music lovers everywhere., Panozzos memoir is a no-holds-barred, backstage pass to the journey of one of the worlds most popular bands, and the true story of his struggle to reconcile his public life as a rock star with his private life as a gay man. 16-page photo insert., They are still one of the biggest rock bands of the last three decades. With four consecutive triple-platinum albums and 54 million records sold, their tours continue to sell out and classic songs like Lady," "Renegade," "Come Sail Away," and "The Grand Illusion" have earned them a whole new generation of fans. At the height of their fame, they were living the ultimate rock 'n' roll fantasy - an odyssey of groupies, drugs, and music that most musicians only dream of. As a band, Styx seemed invincible. But their founding member and bass player, Chuck Panozzo, was about to hit rock bottom. His seemingly debauched life as the ultimate rocker was a lie - and the truth was about to catch up with him. The Grand Illusion is a no-holds-barred, backstage pass to the journey of one of the world's most revered bands, and the true story of Chuck Panozzo's 50-year struggle to reconcile his public life as a rock star with his private life as a gay man. Beginning with the birth of Styx in Chicago and their meteoric rise, The Grand Illusion is a revealing look at the triumphs and tragedies that surrounded Panozzo's life. He chronicles life on the road, the break-up of the band, his struggle to help his twin brother and bandmate John Panozzo battle addiction, as well as his split with Dennis De Young, and finally coming to terms with his HIV positive status. Illuminating and unflinching, The Grand Illusion will captivate the band's legions of devoted fans, as well as music lovers everywhere. "
LC Classification Number
ML419.P385A3 2007

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