Kicking & Dreaming (Enhanced Edition) (Enhanced Edition)
A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll
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4.3 • 52 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In the enhanced e-book edition of Kicking and Dreaming you'll find an exclusive new audio track, "Trash Bag Slippers (Trust Me)", written and performed by Ann and Nancy Wilson, as well as 9 exclusive videos featuring intimate interviews with the sisters about growing up as the daughters of a Marine, Ann's struggles with a speech impediment, the challenges of working together as sisters, the impact of MTV in the 80s and more.
Two sisters. Two voices. One Heart.
The mystery of "Magic Man." The wicked riff of "Barracuda." The sadness and beauty of "Alone." The raw energy of "Crazy On You." These songs, and so many more, are part of the fabric of American music. Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has given fans everywhere classic, raw, and pure badass rock and roll for more than three decades. As the only sisters in rock who write their own music and play their own instruments, Ann and Nancy have always stood apart—certainly from their male counterparts but also from their female peers. By refusing to let themselves and their music be defined by their gender, and by never allowing their sexuality to overshadow their talent, the Wilson sisters have made their mark, and in the process paved the way for many of today's female artists.
In Kicking and Dreaming, Ann and Nancy, with the help of critically acclaimed and bestselling music biographer Charles R. Cross, recount a journey that has taken them from a gypsy-like life as the children of a globe-trotting Marine to the frozen back roads of Vancouver, where they got their start as a band, to the pinnacle of success—and sometimes excess. In these pages, readers will learn the truth about the relationship that inspired "Magic Man" and "Crazy On You," the turmoil of inter-band romances gone awry, the reality of life on the road as single women and then as mothers of small children, and the thrill of performing and in some cases partying with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Van Halen, Def Leppard, and other rock legends. It has not always been an easy path. Ann struggled with and triumphed over a childhood stutter, body image, and alcoholism; Nancy suffered the pain and disappointment of fertility issues and a failed marriage but ultimately found love again and happiness as a mom.
Through it all, the sisters drew from the strength of a family bond that trumps everything else, as told in this intimate, honest, and uniquely female take on the rock and roll life.
Throughout their career, Ann and Nancy have never found an answer to the question they are most frequently asked: "What is it like to be a woman in rock and roll?" Kicking and Dreaming puts that question to bed, once and for all.
Please note that due to the large file size of these special features this enhanced e-book may take longer to download then a standard e-book.
Customer Reviews
Loved it!
Who knew? It was such a great read and I couldn’t put it down! So nice to read an indeapth look into Ann and Nancy’s world!
My history of Heart
When I was in college, it seemed all I would listen to was Heart and Steely Dan. I would listen to all of my Heart cassettes on the way up to St. Lawrence to visit my boyfriend. So, of course I was going to read this book. I remember seeing Heart in concert and I was really disappointed seeing Ann so overweight. That is all I remember about that concert, It was really interesting learning about Ann's struggle with her weight. And also recognizing that I wasn't the only fan zoned in on her weight problem.
I always wondered about Ann's relationship with Mike Fisher and why she never married. This book cleared up the part about Mike, but I was sad to read that Ann never found anyone she loved as much as him.
The other thing that stood out in this book was the music. Like Eric Clapton, music was the dominate aspect of their lives. It was their center. If they left it for a time, they would always come back to it, in one form or another.
I did get a little irritated when Nancy brought up the "Barracuda" incident with Sarah Palin. She was dead on when she said they were musicians and kept their political views to themselves. If you are a celebrity and you rely on your fans for your lively hood, I would not have verbally bashed the use of the song. More people might have been exposed to a Heart song as a result which means more sales which means more money.
I was also disappointed when Ann said something about pleasing the fans and playing older, popular songs on the road as opposed to new stuff you want to promote. Again, fans are what make you. I would think you would want to do anything to satisfy a fan who paid good money to see your concert.
This book was very interesting, and I learned a lot about Ann and Nancy. I was disappointed in some aspects which reduced my rating.
Love it
Excellent!