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Jingle Bell Rock
by Lisa E. Brown, David Ward Davis
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Aalida Book Publishers (1998-10-01)
ISBN: 1892642492
EAN: 9781892642493
Mass Market Paperback: 387 pages
Edition: 0
SKU: MM1596
Condition: Good
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
The amazing story behind the song, the tragedy of the original artist, a story that will touch your very soul. He was there during the birth of Rock N' Roll. His records were burned, his songs were considered more of that "New York Jungle Beat" that was sweeping the planet and destroying America's teens. Merely mentioning the word "Rock" in a Christmas song was considered blasphemy. A story about success, heartbreak, love and despair it touches all who read it.
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Customer Reviews
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great!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2001-04-08
A truly fascinating account from firsthand experience. Well worth the read and hard to put down!
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Helms is a man who lived in the shadow of his own success
Rating  (4)
Date: 1999-02-16
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
Though I truly doubt that Davis and Brown will win any literary awards for this book, it is truly a fascinating look at the life of this legend. Living in Martinsville, I grew up knowing that the great Bobby Helms was a local, and later I found out it seemed a great secret to many people who he was. This book sets about looking at the sudden rise of Bobby Helms - and the many tumbles he took after. Where did his country music friends go? Why did every crooked manager seem to find him? How in the world could anyone live through so many tragic circumstances? Truly we see a man of great spirit, pride, and humanity. This book is a good read if you believe in the perserverence of the human soul.
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