Look What's In the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Library!

Enslow is excited to find out that Black Sabbath: Pioneers of Heavy Metal by Brian Aberback from our Rebels of Rock series can be found in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum library.

Library ISN: 978-0-7660-3379-5
Library and School Price: $23.95
List Price: $31.93
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-59845-212-9
Paperback Price: $9.95

Black Sabbath, the band that created heavy-metal music, could not envision making rock history when the band formed in Birmingham, England, in the late 1960s. Back then, the poor and working-class young men of Black Sabbath were hoping to simply make a living playing music so that they could escape a life confined to boring factory work. Black Sabbath’s journey from Birmingham to the big time is a remarkable story of highs and lows, of fallout and reconciliation. Their music and their aggressive, rebellious nature have inspired and influenced countless bands in a number of rock genres, from hard rock and heavy metal to punk to rap.

Gene Simmons gets married

After being together for twenty eight years and having two children together, Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed finally tied the knot on Saturday in Beverly Hills, California. Here's some info about the wedding.

Gene Simmons is known for being a founding member of the band KISS. When the band was formed in the 1970s, Gene and his bandmates decided they needed a gimmick. Each band member dressed up in full costume and wore face paint. The band is still very popular today.

Interested in reading more about the band? Part of the "Rebels of Rock" series, the library edition is available here. This title is also available in paperback.

Today would have been Jerry Garcia's birthday

Library 978-0-7660-3028-2
Paperback 978-1-59845-3620-8
Grades 5–up

One of the founding members of the band the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia became the lead guitarist and lead singer, however he did not like that role. He wanted the band to be democratic, with everyone having a say into what the band did.

With the death of Jerry Garcia on August 9, 1995, the band members felt that they could not continue without Jerry, and out of respect for him, dissolved the band. In 1994, members of the band had been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Grateful Dead received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2007.

Available in both library and paperback editions, this title is a great read for deadheads.

On this date in 1971

The album "Led Zeppelin IV," which included the song "Stairway to Heaven," was released.

In 2007 the last three remaining members of the band performed in the Ahmet Tribute Concert a tribute concert dedicated to Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records. Led Zeppelin owed their career to Atlantic Records. This concert was done by lottery, and the money raised went to the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which provides scholarships to needy students in the United States, Great Britain, and Ertegun's home country, Turkey.

Want to learn more and reminisce about Led Zeppelin? Click here.

Today Brian Johnson from AC/DC is celebrating a birthday

Having joined AC/DC after the sudden death of Bon Scott, the lead singer, Brian Johnson has been with the band ever since. Their first album with Johnson as lead singer was Back in Black.

Formed in 1973, AC/DC is still one of the most popular bands to perform today. Interested in reading more about AC/DC? This title is available in both library and paperback versions.

Happy Birthday Joe Perry

One of the founding members of Aerosmith, Joe Perry is celebrating his birthday today.

This title is available in both library bound and paperback versions.

Today would have been Ron McKernan's birthday

One of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, Ron McKernan played the organ, harmonica, and percussion. He occasionally sang as well as played the guitar. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 with the other members of the Grateful Dead.

Grateful Dead is part of Enslow's Rebels of Rock series. The entire series is available in both library and paperback versions.

Happy Birthday Rob Halford

Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford, celebrates his birthday today. As the band's lyricist, he is the face of the group. Formed in Birmingham, England, Judas Priest was the first metal band to popularize wearing black leather and studs onstage.

Written by Brian J. Bowe, this biography for middle school readers will keep the interest of Judas Priest and heavy metal fans.

Happy Birthday Gene Simmons!

For those KISS lovers out there, here's some trivia on Gene Simmons. Did you know that Gene Simmons' real name is Chaim Witz? Did you know that his mom was a Holocaust survivor and had been in a concentration camp during World War II? Did you know that Gene was born in Israel, and moved to the United States when he was eight?

Aileen Weintraub has written a middle school biography on this famous rock group. Read about the band members and how they formed KISS, the ups and downs of some of the members, how they became a marketing machine, and where they are today.

Today would have been the birthday of Pink Floyd's Rick Wright

Rick Wright was an English pianist, keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for his career with Pink Floyd. He sang background and occasionally lead vocals, as well as wrote significant parts of music for some of Pink Floyd's albums.

Happy Birthday (one day late) to Mick Jagger!

Enslow has just published a new biography on The Rolling Stones.


The Rolling Stones NEW!The Greatest Rock Band
Author: Heather Miller
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3231-6
Publication Year: 2010
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 112

The Rolling Stones were exactly what thousands of fans had been waiting for. Now that the band had found its fans and the fans had latched onto the band, nothing could stop the momentum of the Rolling Stones! Read about the history and band members of the Rolling Stones.
Binding: Library
Subject(s): Biography, Music, Bands
Dewey #: 782.42166092
Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Today is Joey Kramer's birthday

Joey Kramer, drummer for Aerosmith, is celebrating a birthday today. In September, Enslow will be publishing Aerosmith: Hard Rock Superstars. It will be available through vendors, bookstores, and online.

Today is Ron Wood's Birthday

Coming this fall, Enslow will publish a book on The Rolling Stones. Keep an eye out for it!

Today is Bill Kreutzmann's birthday

Grateful Dead ''What a Long, Strange Trip it’s Been''
Author: Michele C. Hollow
State Affiliation of Author: NJ
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3028-2

Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 104

''There's nothing like a Grateful Dead concert.'' Chanted at every concert, those words say it all. There really is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert. Fans knew they would encounter friends, old and new, at all the shows. Swaying and dancing to the melodies, many "Deadheads" would follow their favorite band from show to show. Author Michele C. Hollow has interviewed Bob Weir, lead singer, guitar player, and songwriter for the Grateful Dead; Dennis McNally, the Grateful Dead's publicist for over twenty years; as well as David Gans, the radio host of the nationally syndicated "Grateful Dead Hour."

Happy Birthday to Ace Frehley

Ace Frehley, one of the founding members of KISS, celebrates a birthday today.

KISS ''I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night''
Author: Aileen Weintraub
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3027-5
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 112

''I wanna rock and roll all night'' are the words that fans shout at KISS concerts. Self-proclaimed "hottest band in the land," KISS rocks stadiums and albums. Their upbeat anthem "Rock and Roll All Nite" rocketed them to stardom. Fans can’t get enough of their loud, showy, and flashy concerts. Read about the band members and how they formed KISS, the ups and downs of some of the members, how they became a marketing machine, and where they are today.

Birthday of Angus Young of AC/DC

AC/DC's lead guitarist celebrates a birthday today!

On this day in 1973

Pink Floyd released their album "Dark Side of the Moon."

Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band

Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones formed a band they called Led Zeppelin. They soon became one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time with their rousing lyrics. Readers will learn all about each band mate, their struggles and successes, and where they are today. Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band is written by author Michael A. Schuman for grades 5 and up.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-7660-3026-8

112 Pages

For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2711

AC/DC

In AC/DC: Hard Rock Band by Heather Miller, read about the band's struggles to become a rock band. Through different lead singers including Dave Evans and Bon Scott to various drummers to hit songs and touring throughout Australia, Europe, and the United States, AC/DC continues to gain new fans worldwide.

For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2710

Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3031-2
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 104

Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band has been published

One of the greatest classic rock bands of all time, this new rockography by Michael A. Schuman traces the ups and downs of this enduringly popular band. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones formed in Britain as The New Yardbirds in the late 1960s, and soon changed their name to Led Zeppelin. With their bluesy rock 'n' roll songs and rousing lyrics, they became one of the legendary rock bands of all time.

http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2711.
Written for rock 'n roll fans ages 11 and up, this unauthorized rockography Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band is 112 pages with full color photographs throughout. ISBN: 978-0-7660-3026-8. The Rebels of Rock series can be viewed at: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2711.

Other titles include:Judas Priest: "Metal Gods" written by Brian J. Bowe. Library Edition:978-0-7660-3029-9. Paperback Edition: 978-0-7660-3027-5

KISS: "I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night" written by Aileen Weintraub. Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3621-5, Paperback Edition: 978-0-7660-3619-2.

Led Zeppelin: Legendary Rock Band written by Michael A. Schuman. Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3026-8, Paperback Edition 978-0-7660-3618-5.

AC/DC: Hard Rock Band written by Heather Miller, Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3031-2, Paperback Edition: 978-0-7660-3623-9.

Grateful Dead "What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been" written by Michele C. Hollow, Library Edition: 978-0-7660-3028-2.

Pink Floyd: The Rock Band written by Laura S. Jeffrey, Library Edition 978-0-7660-3030-5.

Posted by Enslow Publishers, Inc. at 8:33 PM
Labels: rebels of rock, rock 'n roll