Exclusive insights from a celebrated musician and passionate industry insiders, two accompanying CDs of legendary tracks and beautiful packaging make for a book with broad appeal -- one that will captivate fans of Robbie Robertson and music lovers of all ages.Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ...Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey.Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration -- and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change -- that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.”Exclusive insights from a celebrated musician and passionate industry insiders, two accompanying CDs of legendary tracks and beautiful packaging make for a book with broad appeal -- one that will captivate fans of Robbie Robertson and music lovers of all ages.Tracklist for Legends, Icons & RebelsDisc One1. Chuck Berry Johnny B. Goode2. Johnny Cash Get Rhythm3. Aretha Franklin I Say a Little Prayer4. The Beatles Here Comes the Sun6. Bob Marley Three Little Birds5. Louis Armstrong What a Wonderful World7. Buddy Holly Peggy Sue8. Joni Mitchell The Circle Game9. Ray Charles & The Raelettes Hit the Road Jack10. Elvis Presley Hound Dog11. Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions People Get Ready12. Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra Let’s Call the Whole Thing OffDisc Two1. Little Richard Lucille2. Hank Williams Jambalaya (On the Bayou)3. Frank Sinatra Fly Me to the Moon4. Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through the Grapevine6. Sam Cooke Wonderful World5. Carole King So Far Away7. Louis Jordan Caldonia8. The Beach Boys In My Room9. Ella Fitzgerald A-Tisket, A-Tasket10. James Brown I Got You (I Feel Good)11. Patsy Cline Crazy12. Otis Redding That’s How Strong My Love Is13. Nat King Cole It’s Only a Paper Moon14. Stevie Wonder Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours15. Bob Dylan Forever Young

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