{"product_id":"for-mothers-sake-the-memoirs-recollections-of-jimmy-carl-black-1938-2008-paperback","title":"'For Mother's Sake': The Memoirs \u0026 Recollections of Jimmy Carl Black 1938-2008 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMonika Black\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRoddie Gilliard\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJulian Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Mother's Sake is the true-life account of a boy growing up on the Texas\/Mexico border during the 1940s, of his discovery of sex, drink, rock 'n' roll and love in the 50s, and of California in the 1960s and a remarkable journey through a decade of radical social and political change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with Frank Zappa, he was a founder member of the Mothers of Invention, one of the most influential 'rock' bands in the history of 20th century music. Jimmy recalls these times with a clarity that is remarkable, considering the backdrop. Jimmy's desires are laid bare as he discovers what free love, drugs and \"freakiness\" are all about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast back into obscurity by Frank Zappa, Jimmy goes on to recall time spent in the wilderness, brief returns to stardom and, on moving to Europe, a return to center stage with the Grandmothers. But not for long as the unexpected happens!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeft stranded and alone in Europe, Jimmy forms new musical partnerships and stays on the road, a troubadour to the end. By this time, Jimmy has finally acquired mythical \"ol' timer\" status, particularly in Europe, where he was much loved and where he had, along the way, finally met the love of his life. He considered himself a \"fortunate guy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJimmy left an incomplete manuscript when he died. From 1995, the existing text has been supplemented with reminiscences and statements drawn from Jimmy's own website bio and from the many interviews he gave during this time. But this is his book and these are his words. Indeed, the book ends with extracts from his last written interview, given in Aug. of 2008, less than 3 months before he died. It is a poignant ending to a remarkable story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628721455357,"sku":"9781493588725","price":24.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/bWIzbW5VQWtQSlpreDkvWmlxZFVTdz09.webp?v=1780296408","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/for-mothers-sake-the-memoirs-recollections-of-jimmy-carl-black-1938-2008-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}