All My Friends Are Rock Stars: The music scenes of Rockford IL, Madison & Milwa

All My Friends Are Rock Stars: The music scenes of Rockford IL, Madison & Milwaukee WI; 80's and 90's is a document of the hard rock / metal / punk and alt music scenes of three prominent, Midwestern cities.

Not only does this book speak to the local scenes of each city, it also tells story after story of musicians who made it, who came close and who were just glad to be part of it.

The book's voice is provided via author commentary, photos / images and compelling interviews that paint colorful snapshots of how dynamic music was and still is, flowing as life's blood through the artistic communities of Rockford, Madison and Milwaukee.

This book celebrates the dedication, commitment and spirit of the local musician, the fans and the music scenes.

The STARS of this book in order of appearance:

Bun E. Carlos / Cheap TrickMark Snodgrass / "Listen To This" Radio ShowGreg / Pure AggressionBrian Carter / SarkomaGlenn Rene Zeringue Junior / Bludgeoned NunDan Gildea / Pinewood BoxDave Ensminger / Pinewood BoxA Short History of Punk and Indie Rock in Rockford, IllinoisJerry Sofran / forchristsake / Rude AwakeningRay Horstheimer/ Bugzy MalonePaul Bronson / ZanthusDave Potter / Music & Program Director of Y95Midwest Jamfest Todd Houston / Midnite AngelGreg DeCarlo / RIPTSteve Moriarty / RIPT Mike Korn / RAM MagazineAuthor Commentary Madison and MilwaukeeBrad Skaife / Imminent AttackBiff Blumfumgagnge / The GomersBill Feeny / Appliances S.F.B.Dan Hobson / KilldozerMike Turnis / Horny GeniusBlunt Rapture / Cattle Prod & HeadpumpBucky Pope / Tar BabiesO'Cayz CorralRobert CorbittCathy Dethmers / O'Cayz CorralPaul Schluter / Last CrackDave Gregor / Morta SkuldRich Noonan / Dr. ShrinkerJackie Ramos / Moxy RoxxGreg Kalember / Raven BitchMorgan Thorn / Megaton BlondeJack Koshick / Concert Promoter