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Author: Jim Sonefeld Publisher: Diversion Books ISBN: 1635767687 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 343
Book Description
Hootie & the Blowfish’s drummer chronicles the band’s rise, fall, and rebirth, as well as his path from addiction to recovery and a more fruitful life. For a time, there was no bigger band in the world than Hootie & the Blowfish—rock & roll’s unexpected foil to the grunge music that dominated the early ’90s airwaves.?In Swimming with the Blowfish, Jim?Sonefeld, drummer and one of the band’s principal songwriters, reveals the inside story of the band’s humble beginnings, meteoric rise, sudden fall, and ultimate rebirth—and in the telling he opens his heart to readers about addiction, recovery, and faith. Hootie became ubiquitous in the ‘90s—their debut album Cracked Rear View was one of the best-selling in the history of rock music; they won two Grammy Awards; their live performances were played alongside the Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M., and even Willie Nelson and Neil Young; and they appeared at the biggest venues in the world. Though Jim enjoyed the perks that came with fame—the parties, the relationships, the money, the drugs and alcohol—eventually it all became a camouflage that hid a deeper spiritual malady. As his life was careening toward disaster, he reached out his hands to seek relief in twelve-step recovery, eventually settling into a loving, but by no means uncomplicated, homelife. A book that encapsulates a band still beloved by legions of fans, Swimming with the Blowfish is much more—an unpretentious, emotional story of one man’s spiritual path to a more fruitful life. Jim’s journey is shattering, redeeming, and ultimately as comforting as your favorite flannel shirt. Praise for Swimming with the Blowfish “I’ve truly relished hanging out with the fun-loving, mischievous ‘Soni’ through the years, but this book exposes a more deeply-rooted, impassioned side he didn’t always show. He captures the spirit of the surreal and sometimes unsettling life behind the scenes of one of my favorite bands, sincerely revealing that he is as fragile as the rest of us. It’s an eloquent yet humbling example of a lesson we can all learn from—that no degree of fame or fortune leaves us immune to experiencing pain, powerlessness, and regret.” —Dan Patrick, sports broadcaster and host of?The Dan Patrick Show? “Jim Sonefeld details his rollercoaster ride through rock and roll, addiction and sobriety with searing honesty and grace.” —Radney Foster, singer-songwriter of Foster & Lloyd and author of?For You?to?See?the?Stars
Author: Jim Sonefeld Publisher: Diversion Books ISBN: 1635767687 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 343
Book Description
Hootie & the Blowfish’s drummer chronicles the band’s rise, fall, and rebirth, as well as his path from addiction to recovery and a more fruitful life. For a time, there was no bigger band in the world than Hootie & the Blowfish—rock & roll’s unexpected foil to the grunge music that dominated the early ’90s airwaves.?In Swimming with the Blowfish, Jim?Sonefeld, drummer and one of the band’s principal songwriters, reveals the inside story of the band’s humble beginnings, meteoric rise, sudden fall, and ultimate rebirth—and in the telling he opens his heart to readers about addiction, recovery, and faith. Hootie became ubiquitous in the ‘90s—their debut album Cracked Rear View was one of the best-selling in the history of rock music; they won two Grammy Awards; their live performances were played alongside the Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M., and even Willie Nelson and Neil Young; and they appeared at the biggest venues in the world. Though Jim enjoyed the perks that came with fame—the parties, the relationships, the money, the drugs and alcohol—eventually it all became a camouflage that hid a deeper spiritual malady. As his life was careening toward disaster, he reached out his hands to seek relief in twelve-step recovery, eventually settling into a loving, but by no means uncomplicated, homelife. A book that encapsulates a band still beloved by legions of fans, Swimming with the Blowfish is much more—an unpretentious, emotional story of one man’s spiritual path to a more fruitful life. Jim’s journey is shattering, redeeming, and ultimately as comforting as your favorite flannel shirt. Praise for Swimming with the Blowfish “I’ve truly relished hanging out with the fun-loving, mischievous ‘Soni’ through the years, but this book exposes a more deeply-rooted, impassioned side he didn’t always show. He captures the spirit of the surreal and sometimes unsettling life behind the scenes of one of my favorite bands, sincerely revealing that he is as fragile as the rest of us. It’s an eloquent yet humbling example of a lesson we can all learn from—that no degree of fame or fortune leaves us immune to experiencing pain, powerlessness, and regret.” —Dan Patrick, sports broadcaster and host of?The Dan Patrick Show? “Jim Sonefeld details his rollercoaster ride through rock and roll, addiction and sobriety with searing honesty and grace.” —Radney Foster, singer-songwriter of Foster & Lloyd and author of?For You?to?See?the?Stars
Author: Julie Rogers Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0692531289 Category : Languages : en Pages : 114
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Inspired by true events, this rite of passage story follows the journeys of an orphaned eight-year-old boy, Mason Classon, a displaced owl named Hootie, and Jim Odom, who alongside each other find the strength and determination to overcome the tragedies that took so much from them.
Author: Tim Sommer Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press ISBN: 1643362763 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 298
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Experience the exclusive, behind-the-scenes story of one of the biggest bands of the nineties In 1985, Mark Bryan heard Darius Rucker singing in a dorm shower at the University of South Carolina and asked him to form a band. For the next eight years, Hootie & the Blowfish—completed by bassist Dean Felber and drummer Soni Sonefeld—played every frat house, roadhouse, and rock club in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, becoming one of the biggest independent acts in the region. Thirty years after the band's major label debut, cracked rear view, author Tim Sommer pulls back the curtain on the band that defied record-industry odds to break into the mainstream by playing hacky sack music in the age of grunge. Only Wanna Be with You includes extensive new interviews with the band members and some of their most famous fans, as well as stories from the recording studio, tour bus, and golf course. Only Wanna Be with You is essential reading for Hootie lovers and music buffs.
Author: Publisher: Deborah Doucen ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 25
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Hootie is a funny furry little creature with very big eyes! Hootie has lots of friends in his big state of Texas to play with but something is missing in his life....he needs a bestest friend, a friend just like him to share everything with.. Help Hootie find his new forever friend!
Author: Mike Miller Publisher: ISBN: 9781887714129 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 278
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This is the story of the pop group Hootie and the Blowfish, detailing their blend of pop and rhythm and blues. The book takes the reader on a ride into the rock culture of the 1990s, describing the band's major US tours, and other pop bands such as R.E.M., U2, and the dBs.
Author: Shayne Wilkins Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1499018576 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 27
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Mommy, this is for you. Thank you for never failing to acknowledge the inquisitiveness of your own precious “Hooties”. My sons, Stephen and Sean, loving siblings Sissy and Sonny, my earth angels Dyan, Lena, Jim and Dindee, and my extended family and friends too numerous to mention, many thanks for your love and support.
Author: Sandy O’Connor Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 1638670315 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 30
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Hootie the Hula Hoop By: Sandy O'Connor Hootie the Hula Hoop is a fun story about a hula hoop named Hootie who discovers he has magical powers, but with a catch: Hootie can only use his powers to help others! Just as Hootie becomes discouraged at not knowing how to be helpful and thinking he will never use his powers, Hootie gets a chance to shine through the magic of helping others.
Author: Joey Acker Publisher: ISBN: 9781951046019 Category : Alphabet books Languages : en Pages : 34
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Hootie Lou lost all of his letters! Can you help him get them back? "When you hear the words, "HOOTIE HOO", they might come back if you say them too!HOOTIE HOO!"Hootie Lou is a fun rhyming interactive story for all readers, but especially those who are learning and just LOVE their ABCs!Children and parents who love The Wonky Donkey, Chica Chica Boom Boom, and anything by Dr. Seuss and Mo Willems will instantly connect with Hootie Lou!
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