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From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars Hardcover – Illustrated, 18 April 2017

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Written by Virginia Grohl, the mother of Dave Grohl--former Nirvana drummer and current frontman for the Foo Fighters--From Cradle to Stage shares stories and exclusive photos featuring mothers of rock icons, the icons themselves, and their Behind the Music-style relationships

While the Grohl family had always been musical-the family sang together on long car trips, harmonizing to Motown and David Bowie-Virginia never expected her son to become a musician, let alone a rock star. But when she saw him perform in front of thousands of screaming fans for the first time, she knew that rock stardom was meant to be for her son. And as Virginia watched her son's star rise, she often wondered about the other mothers who raised sons and daughters who became rock stars. Were they as surprised as she was about their children's fame? Did they worry about their children's livelihood and wellbeing in an industry fraught with drugs and other dangers? Did they encourage their children's passions despite the odds against success, or attempt to dissuade them from their grandiose dreams? Do they remind their kids to pack a warm coat when they go on tour?

Virginia decided to seek out other rock star mothers to ask these questions, and so began a two-year odyssey in which she interviewed such women as Verna Griffin, Dr. Dre's mother; Marianne Stipe, Michael Stipe of REM's mother; Janis Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's mother; Patsy Noah, Adam Levine's mother; Donna Haim, mother of the Haim sisters; Hester Diamond, Mike D of The Beastie Boys' mother.

With exclusive family photographs and a foreword by Dave Grohl, From Cradle to Stage will appeal to mothers and rock fans everywhere.

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240 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Seal Press (CA)
Publication date

18 April 2017
Dimensions

16.13 x 2.41 x 23.75 cm
ISBN-10

158005644X
ISBN-13

978-1580056441
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From Cradle to Stage finds Grohl interviewing the mothers of 18 music stars, shedding light on what it's like to raise a creative child who becomes a star, as well as sharing elements of their own stories.--New York Post

In From Cradle to Stage, Grohl proves that the most interesting thing about rock moms is not their children - it's a culmination of the decisions they've made as mothers: the sacrifices, boundless support and trust that granted their children the freedom to pursue their dreams.--LA Weekly

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Virginia Grohl is a longtime educator and writer. She is also the mother of Dave Grohl, frontman for the Foo Fighters and former drummer for Nirvana.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seal Press (CA); Illustrated edition (18 April 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 158005644X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580056441
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.13 x 2.41 x 23.75 cm

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Kiwi Bree

Interesting in parts

Reviewed in Australia on 19 February 2018

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Not the greatest book I've ever read, but interesting both as a Foo Fighters fan, and the Mum of a creative, 'unfocused', can't-sit-still kid much like Virginia describes!

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Aphrodite

Fascinating and well written,

Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2019

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Sunshine

Not too interesting.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2020

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Disappointed in this book!! Really not too interesting. It is put together well, and she writes well. Each chapter is about a different rock star mum's story. I just thought it would be more to do with the rock stars. It's basically about the mums. Some are more interesting than others as it gives background to their story. I suppose it depends on whether or not you're interested in those singers. For me, I found about 4 stories worth reading. The others tend to be more 80s fame so lots of younger readers won't have a clue or won't care. Quite liked the vignette where she wrote about dave grohl. I found her quite boastful but that is typical of Americans.

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Love it, it appeals to all music lovers.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 May 2017

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I love all things "Foo" so I was very happy to learn Dave's mum had wrote a book about the mothers of musicians. I pre-ordered it, so the wait was lengthy especially when my American friends got their copy earlier than this side of the world. Also, the US version has a colour cover.
Anyway, I ended up taking it away on holiday with me & began reading it & read it cover to cover in a couple of days. It's very insightful, funny & sad too.
Ended up buying on Audible too as Dave & Virginia read the book - bonus!

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Jo Fountain

Disappointed!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2021

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I suppose I was hoping for more about Dave & the other Foo's despite knowing it was a collection of 'interviews' with other rock Mothers!
I didn't read half of the interviews because I didn't know who they were and it cost me quite a bit of money as I had to get it shipped from the US!!
I wouldn't recommend this unless you want to know more about all the other "well known" rock stars!!!

Bob

The other side of fame - how your Mum sees it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2017

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You don't need to be a Foo Fighters Fan to love this book. It is a very insightful read from a Mothers perspective and how their lives have changed or are affected when their child/ren become famous. Each chapter is an interview with a mum of a famous musician and the trials and tribulations they have encountered along the way. Between each of these chapters there is a tale from Virginia Grohl herself. It is in no way narcissistic, in fact it seems rather humble and a bit of a passion project of hers. It was a great read and a real eye opener. I didn't necessarily know who all the musicians were whose Mum's were featured int he book but it was still a great read.

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Gill P.

Love and identify with every word

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2022

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Abdolutely live this. For all those who dont conform and dare to step off the line and find their own path, there's a Mother's boundless love to support and nurture. This is a strength the world should value so much more. Embrace the differences. I am forever thankful we are not all sheep!

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