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Brand
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MPN
9781626197817
ISBN
9781626197817
Book Title
Grande Ballroom: Detroit's Rock 'N' Roll Palace
Item Length
9in
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year
2016
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.3in
Author
Leo Early
Genre
Photography, Biography & Autobiography, Music, History, Performing Arts
Topic
United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), Composers & Musicians, Subjects & Themes / Celebrations & events, Dance / General, Genres & Styles / Rock
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
0.7 Oz
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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In the 1920s, a jewel of Detroit entertainment arose on the Westside--the Grande Ballroom. The venue flourished under the ownership of infamous gambler Harry Weitzman and management of dance scion Paul Strasburg. The advent of rock "n" roll pushed the ballroom into hard times, but in 1966, local schoolteacher and disc jockey Russ Gibb resurrected it with the promise of live rock music. The new psychedelic ballroom style attracted scores of suburban baby boomers and helped launch the careers of local legends like the MC5, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Ted Nugent. Soon the ballroom's prestige attracted international acts like Cream, the Who and the Jeff Beck Group. Detroit music history expert Leo Early celebrates this beloved venue.

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Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
ISBN-10
1626197814
ISBN-13
9781626197817
eBay Product ID (ePID)
229015866

Product Key Features

Book Title
Grande Ballroom: Detroit's Rock 'N' Roll Palace
Author
Leo Early
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), Composers & Musicians, Subjects & Themes / Celebrations & events, Dance / General, Genres & Styles / Rock
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Photography, Biography & Autobiography, Music, History, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
0.7 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ml3534.3e27 2016
Reviews
"With a keen eye for detail and a sharp historical sensibility, Dearborn author Early revisits the tale of the venerable west side ballroom that became one of the country's psychedelic rock meccas in the late '60s. Grande Ballroom lore has loomed large in Detroit through the decades (the documentary "Louder Than Love" was issued on DVD this summer), but nowhere has it been covered at a more granular level than in this 222-page book, which recounts fun rock 'n' roll tales ("The MC5 Versus Cream"), key moments (the Who's live premiere of "Tommy") and signature characters such as Russ Gibb and Tom Wright. " Detroit Free Press
Copyright Date
2016
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2016-948312
Dewey Decimal
781.6609774/34
Series
Landmarks Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by dennis9369
    May 23, 2018

    Just Like Old Times

    The book provided me with the history of the neighborhood & the building itself that I was unaware of. Being discretely on the scene back then it accurately describes the humble beginnings of the Grande & some of the name bands I saw there. A great read that made me misty at times reminiscing about the days of my youth so long ago.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices2

  • by thaw9416
    Mar 29, 2024

    Rock Palace History

    Excellent written book on the history of one of the biggest rock and roll music venues modeled after the East and West coast rock venues of the legendary Billy Graham. This book covers everything from the swing era to the British Invasion bands. Highly recommend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: apthp2017

  • by linkwrayrumble1958
    Sep 17, 2018

    The Grande Review

    Grande Ballroom review book is a great read. It is full of history about the various acts that ap- peared there and it talks a lot a- bout the ballroom itself from its beginning to its present state.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: booksellerusa2012

  • by marthamusic
    Jan 03, 2023

    Outstanding Book

    Lots of great Detroit music history

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: apthp2017

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