Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll

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Diary of a Black Punk Icon

By Jean Beauvoir

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Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll by Jean Beauvoir dives into the vibrant journey of a musician breaking boundaries in the rock scene. The book intertwines personal anecdotes with a broader cultural impact, capturing the spirit of rock 'n' roll’s influence on the arts. This work is a lively exploration of the intersections between personal ambition and cultural evolution.
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If you're a music enthusiast fascinated by the rock 'n' roll scene, you might enjoy this book. It delves into the vibrant journey of a musician's life, offering an insightful peek behind the curtain of the music industry and sharing stories of resilience and creativity.

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The life and career of Haitian American musician Jean Beauvoir, a member of the legendary New York City punk band the Plasmatics

Jean Beauvoir joined the Plasmatics in 1979, playing bass and keyboards for the most notorious band to emerge out of the New York City punk scene. By 1982, he was a member of Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, a retro-rock revival act headed by Steven Van Zandt. The Disciples of Soul videos played on MTV during the network's earliest years, making Beauvoir one of the first Black recording artists to cross the start-up music channel's "colour line".

Beauvoir went on to become a multi-platinum artist, producer, and songwriter. Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll follows his ride through the American music industry, detailing his encounters with rock stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Lita Ford, as well as the actor Sylvester Stallone, the billionaire executive Richard Branson, and even Donald Trump. Beauvoir also considers the manner in which his Haitian heritage has shaped his public image, his music, and his role as an activist for the dispossessed and the poor.

Beauvoir's collaborations and stories span genres, including work with KISS, Debbie Harry, Lionel Richie, and the Ramones.

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Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll by Jean Beauvoir receives accolades for its captivating depiction of his remarkable journey in the music industry. Reviewers praise his talent, versatility, and enduring charisma, highlighting his contributions as a musician and producer. The book is noted for its vibrant storytelling and insight into Beauvoir's dynamic career and personal life, illustrating a unique story in rock 'n' roll history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641604765

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chicago Review Press

Edition: New edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

With John Ostrosky
Foreword by Kermit Blackwood

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Jean Beauvoir is an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter of Haitian descent. Guitar World featured him on its list of the fifty "Most Influential Black Rockers" of all time. Beauvoir's worldwide music catalogue, currently administered by Universal Music Publishing, contains over 600 published titles. As an artist, producer, and songwriter, he has sold in excess of 40 million records. He lives in Bonita Springs, FL.John Ostrosky, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Ace Frehley's No Regrets, is the cohost of Talking Metal and a Berklee alumnus who has performed with musicians including members of the Ramones and Twisted Sister.Kermit Blackwood is a multifaceted artist who has collaborated with a number of iconic luminaries over the span of his thirty-year career as ghostwriter, scribe, conduit, and careful listener of the stars. Kermit Blackwood is author of the Widow of the Pharaoh anthologies and Station of No Station.