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Book Title
Surf City : the Jan and Dean Story
Publication Name
Surf City
Title
Surf City
Subtitle
The Jan and Dean Story
Author
Dean Torrence
Format
Trade Paperback
EAN
9781590793954
ISBN
9781590793954
Publisher
Selectbooks, Incorporated
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Release Date
13/10/2016
Release Year
2016
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
0.6in
Item Length
8.9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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The Jan and Dean Story is a personal story of the iconic musician and entrepreneur Dean Torrence. As a memoir The Jan and Dean Story has elements of humor, tragedy and redemption. It tells their story from the early high school friendship struck up between Jan Berry and Dean Torrence and their ascent to the dizzying heights of stardom riding the crest of the "surf" craze. The Jan and Dean Story is as much about the culture of the 1960s as it is about music. Dean has lived an incredible life and continues to promote a lifestyle and surf culture that is now universally admired and followed throughout the world. The story also recounts Jan's tragic car accident and his ability to recover enough to continue to perform will be inspiring to many readers even those not familiar with surf music. For pop culture addicts and music buffs alike this book is indispensable. As early teen icons, Jan and Dean left an indelible mark on the music of the 60's and the American psyche. Dean Torrence is still touring and creating music and often appears with the Beach Boys and other groups from the heyday of surf music.

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Publisher
Selectbooks, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1590793951
ISBN-13
9781590793954
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221619875

Product Key Features

Book Title
Surf City : the Jan and Dean Story
Author
Dean Torrence
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ml420.T705a3 2017
Reviews
"Over the years, we have had so much fun, fun, fun and so many memorable interactions. Whether it was onstage in Hawaii at the KPOI Million Dollar Party in July 1964, or on the T.A.M.I. Show in October 1964 that Jan & Dean hosted, we [The Beach Boys] enjoyed a healthy rivalry as well as friendship...I'm certain you, the reader, will have a great time reading this story that Dean shares with us of his life experience, his Surf City Saga."--From the foreword by Mike Love , The Beach Boys "Some of the happiest times of my life have been in the company of Dean Torrence, and if there was one thing better than being onstage with him all those summer nights, it was getting to hear him tell his wonderful stories in the dressing rooms, all-night diners and back-road taverns after the shows. Now you're lucky enough to hear those stories, in a beautiful voice you've loved for years."-- Bob Greene , author of When We Get to Surf City: A Journey Through America in Pursuit of Rock and Roll, Friendship, and Dreams "Dean Torrence was there for the birth of Surf Music and played a massive role in both performing and defining it. If there was such a thing as Surf Music royalty, then Dean Torrence is it. And, of course, whenever I have the opportunity to play that cool music with Dean, I always keep some extra reverb on hand just for him...!"-- Jeff "Skunk" Baxter , Doobie Brothers "...and we had a good time doing it...didn't we..."-- Lou Adler , Ode Records
Copyright Date
2017
Lccn
2016-023049
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes

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  • Dead Man's Curve and beyond

    As a long time fan of Jan & Dean and having the pleasure of knowing their history and meeting them both on occasion over the years this book pulls all the little missing pieces of the puzzle together. Written candid, accurate and honest and in a manner that will make it hard to put down. I have read several books written about this duo and of course saw the movie. Hear is the chance to read it without any drama beyond truth by Dean Torrence himself. The book starts with their high schools and brings you up to date. Read about Jan & Arnie (I mean Dean) Dealing with small labels and then hitting it big at Liberty. Shady promoters and early days of touring, How their friendship with the Beach Boys began and how Jan's accident make them switch rolls. Read how the partnership survived even ...

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  • As close to the truth as Dean will ever get.

    Needed a proof reader. Why no info on recording Surf City? Because he had a college class and wasn't there! Members of the Matadors filled in.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: btaylor308

  • Great

    Great book

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • Loved it !!!

    Well written and very interesting! Thank you Dean!!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bargainbookstores

  • Surf City

    All pros, no cons!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: shoppingmadeeasy2