Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed The World By Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson and Jared Levine, Is Out Today

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Robbie Robertson Discusses Book On “CBS Saturday Morning” & “Tavis Smiley”

 L.A. Event with Authors Set For October 16 at Barnes & Noble at The Grove

  

Starting today, Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the World by Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson and Jared Levine is available in hardcover and as an e-book. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Robbie Robertson will discuss the book, which is his first, on “CBS Saturday Morning” on October 12 and on an upcoming episode of PBS’ “Tavis Smiley” (air date to be announced).

Robertson will be joined by his co-authors – his son Sebastian Robertson and music industry veterans Jim Guerinot and Jared Levine – at a special event at the Barnes & Noble located at The Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. For further details, click here.

Published by Tundra Books in the U.S. and Canada, Legends, Icons & Rebels explores the achievements and struggles of twenty-seven of the greatest musicians that ever lived. Stunning portraits and Robertson’s personal anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey accompany the artist profiles. Two CDs of songs by the featured artists are also included.

“Wow, just wow! This book is big in every way. Robertson, best known as a member of The Band, and his co-writers introduce the heavyweights of popular music to a new generation,” said BOOKLIST. “Incredible thought has been put into this oversize offering, from selection of the artists to the eye-popping design and even to the quality of the paper.” Rolling Stone noted, “It’s made for kids (tweens and up), but there’s plenty for grown-ups…This is a book that will touch you with the flame that earned these titans their place in the pantheon.” Publishers Weekly hailed Legends, Icons & Rebels as an “…ideal gift for children whose parents have just discovered that they don’t know who Otis Redding is,” GRAMMY.com called it “extraordinary” and Kirkus Reviews found it “compelling.”

“The book rose out of our lifelong love for music and a desire to share this deep connection with our children and grandchildren. By presenting some of the greatest musical artists of all time, we hope to lay a foundation for families to experience the pure joy that can only come from one source … Music,” the authors said of the book’s genesis.

At 128 pages, Legends, Icons & Rebels is a gift book for music lovers, for parents and grandparents who want to introduce young people to some of the most remarkable musicians and musical eras in history, and for fans of Robbie Robertson’s music.

Musicians and songs included on the CDs are as follows:

 

“Johnny B. Goode” – Chuck Berry, illustrated by Dale Stephanos

“Get Rhythm” – Johnny Cash, illustrated by Roberto Parada

“I Say A Little Prayer” ~ Aretha Franklin, illustrated by Kevin Newton

“Here Comes the Sun” ~ The Beatles, illustrated by Denise Esposito

“What a Wonderful World” ~ Louis Armstrong, illustrated by John Mattos

“Three Little Birds” ~ Bob Marley, illustrated by Yuriy Shevchuk

“Peggy Sue” ~ Buddy Holly, illustrated by Roberto Parada

“The Circle Game” ~ Joni Mitchell, illustrated by Olaf Hajek

“Hit the Road Jack” ~ Ray Charles & The Raelettes, illustrated by Yuriy Shevchuk

“Hound Dog” ~ Elvis Presley, illustrated by Dan Brown

“People Get Ready” ~ Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, illustrated by Andrea Ventura

“Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” ~ Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra, illustrated by Roberto Parada

“Lucille” ~ Little Richard, illustrated by Luis Alves

“Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” ~ Hank Williams, illustrated by Marc Burckhardt

“I Heard it Through the Grapevine” ~ Marvin Gaye, illustrated by Dale Stephanos

“Fly Me to the Moon” ~ Frank Sinatra, illustrated by C.F. Payne

“So Far Away” ~ Carole King, illustrated by Denise Esposito

“Wonderful World” ~ Sam Cooke, illustrated by Roberto Parada

“In My Room”- The Beach Boys, illustrated by Chris Kasch

“Caldonia” – Louis Jordan, illustrated by Brian Hoang

“A-Tisket, A-Tasket” – Ella Fitzgerald, illustrated by Gary Kelley

“I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown, illustrated by Luis Alves

“Crazy” ~ Patsy Cline, illustrated by Roberto Parada

“That’s How Strong My Love Is” ~ Otis Redding, illustrated by Dale Stephanos

“It’s Only a Paper Moon” ~ Nat King Cole, illustrated by Merryl Jaye

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” ~ Stevie Wonder, illustrated by Brian Hoang

“Forever Young” ~ Bob Dylan, illustrated by Dan Brown

More about the Authors

Robbie Robertson is himself a musical legend. He has won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. He was the primary songwriter for the critically acclaimed group The Band, penning Americana classics like “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” and toured with Bob Dylan. After The Band bid farewell to performing in The Last Waltz concert, filmed by Martin Scorsese, Robertson followed his long-time fascination with film. He was a Creative Executive at DreamWorks and has scored and/or been an executive music producer on a number of Martin Scorsese’s films. He has also acted in and written and produced other major motion pictures.

Jim Guerinot owns and runs Rebel Waltz Management. He manages a client roster that includes No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, The Offspring, Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor, and Robbie Robertson. In addition to band management, Guerinot was the General Manager and the Sr. Vice-President of Marketing at A&M Records, supervising the Marketing, Promotion, Sales, Publicity, and Creative Services departments. His influence figured in the development and success of such A&M acts as Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow, and Blues Traveler. Guerinot is also the owner of indie label Time Bomb Records.

Jared Levine played in bands throughout college. After, he moved to Los Angeles where he was hired by Geffen Records to coordinate the Robbie Robertson record Storyville. Since then Jared has worked in the music business as an artist manager and A&R man. He has managed such artists as Robbie Robertson and Fishbone, and has signed artists including Cracker, Soul Asylum, and Gin Blossoms.

Music has always been central to Sebastian Robertson‘s life. He has played in several bands and appeared on the album Music For The Native Americans. He has composed over 3,000 pieces of music in television and film. He also served as the musical director on the acclaimed documentary series Playing For Change. Sebastian is currently writing a number of children’s books and is developing a cable television series. The author lives in California.

 

LEGENDS, ICONS & REBELS: MUSIC THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

by Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson, Jared Levine

Hardcover nonfiction with two CDs:  978-1-77049-571-5 | On sale October 8, 2013

E-book: 978-1-77049-573-9 | On sale October 8, 2013

CDN Price: $35.00 | US Price: $29.00