Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John? by Gavin Edwards

Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John? by Gavin Edwards

Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, and . . . Ham Sandwiches?

If you are a music fan, you may be aware of some of music's most enduring mysteries. Where did Pearl Jam get their name? Are the White Stripes related by blood or by marriage? Did Mama Cass really die from choking on a ham sandwich? Gavin Edwards has heard just about every strange question, racy rumor, and legend of the music world. As the writer of Rolling Stone's Rolling Stone Knows column, Edwards proved himself as a one-man encyclopedia of music trivia. Now he shares all of his knowledge with you. Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more:

-What's the connection between The Beach Boys and Charles Manson?

-How did Dr. Dre and Eminem meet?

-Did Mick Jagger and David Bowie really sleep together?

-What's the deal with Led Zeppelin and the shark?

-What's the feud between The Smashing Pumpkins and Pavement all about?

-Was Elton John's Tiny Dancer really written about his most private body part?

Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John? might not tell you who shot Tupac or why Celine Dion is still allowed to make records, but with thorough research and answers straight from the mouths of the performers themselves, Edwards will help you become a music geek extraordinaire.

Edwards, Gavin: - Gavin Edwards is the New York Times-bestselling author of twelve books, including The Tao of Bill Murray: Real-Life Stories of Joy, Enlightenment, and Party Crashing; Last Night at the Viper Room: River Phoenix and the Hollywood He Left Behind; and Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever. His books include the 'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy series of misheard lyrics, which has sold over a half-million copies. Edwards has contributed to numerous publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Wired, Vogue, GQ, Details, and Rolling Stone (where he was a longtime contributing editor and columnist, writing cover stories on figures such as Rosario Dawson, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and George Lucas). He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and two children.

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ISBN 13	9780307346032
ISBN 10	030734603X
Title	Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John?
Author	Gavin Edwards
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2006-08-08
Number of pages	256
Prizes	Winner of New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age 2007
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