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All My Friends Are Rock Stars: The music scenes of Rockford IL, Madison & Milwa

by Theron D. Moore

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A firsthand map of Midwest underground music scenes

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A firsthand map of Midwest underground music scenes

Theron D. Moore documents the hard rock, metal, punk, and alternative communities that shaped Rockford, Madison, and Milwaukee during the 1980s and 1990s. Organized around author commentary, photographs, and interviews, the book moves between local venues, radio, promoters, fans, and musicians whose paths ranged from wider recognition to simply taking part in a vital local circuit. Its long roster of participants—including figures connected with Cheap Trick, Killdozer, Last Crack, Morta Skuld, and other regional acts—makes it a scene-focused record rather than a general history of heavy music. The emphasis stays on the networks and commitment that sustained these Midwestern musical communities.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Fans of Midwest hard rock, metal, punk, and alternative music history
  • Readers interested in local music scenes, venues, radio, and concert promotion
  • Music readers who enjoy interview- and photo-based documentation

Themes

Regional music historyUnderground scenesMusician and fan communitiesLive venues and promotion1980s and 1990s music

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Book overview

All My Friends Are Rock Stars: The music scenes of Rockford IL, Madison & Milwaukee WI; 80's and 90's is a document of the hard rock / metal / punk and alt music scenes of three prominent, Midwestern cities. Not only does this book speak to the local scenes of each city, it also tells story after story of musicians who made it, who came close and who were just glad to be part of it. The book's voice is provided via author commentary, photos / images and compelling interviews that paint colorful snapshots of how dynamic music was and still is, flowing as life's blood through the artistic communities of Rockford, Madison and Milwaukee. This book celebrates the dedication, commitment and spirit of the local musician, the fans and the music scenes. The STARS of this book in order of appearance: Bun E. Carlos / Cheap Trick Mark Snodgrass / "Listen To This" Radio Show Greg / Pure Aggression Brian Carter / Sarkoma Glenn Rene Zeringue Junior / Bludgeoned Nun Dan Gildea / Pinewood Box Dave Ensminger / Pinewood Box A Short History of Punk and Indie Rock in Rockford, Illinois Jerry Sofran / forchristsake / Rude Awakening Ray Horstheimer/ Bugzy Malone Paul Bronson / Zanthus Dave Potter / Music & Program Director of Y95 Midwest Jamfest Todd Houston / Midnite Angel Greg DeCarlo / RIPT Steve Moriarty / RIPT Mike Korn / RAM Magazine Author Commentary Madison and Milwaukee Brad Skaife / Imminent Attack Biff Blumfumgagnge / The Gomers Bill Feeny / Appliances S.F.B. Dan Hobson / Killdozer Mike Turnis / Horny Genius Blunt Rapture / Cattle Prod & Headpump Bucky Pope / Tar Babies O'Cayz Corral Robert Corbitt Cathy Dethmers / O'Cayz Corral Paul Schluter / Last Crack Dave Gregor / Morta Skuld Rich Noonan / Dr. Shrinker Jackie Ramos / Moxy Roxx Greg Kalember / Raven Bitch Morgan Thorn / Megaton Blonde Jack Koshick / Concert Promoter
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