{"title":"Joe Milliken","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the engaging world of Joe Milliken, a passionate author celebrated for his dedication to documenting the lives of influential musicians. In our collection, you will find \"Let's Go!\"—a captivating dive into the life and career of Benjamin Orr, renowned co-founder and bassist of the iconic rock band, The Cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Milliken brings decades of journalism experience to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre, meticulously crafting each narrative to offer readers a comprehensive and heartfelt exploration of his subjects. With a deep love for music and storytelling, Milliken's work resonates with fans of music history and biography alike, providing insights that are both informative and enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to uncover the stories behind rock legends and gain a deeper understanding of the personal and professional journeys that shaped their remarkable careers. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the world of music biographies, Joe Milliken's \"Let's Go!\" is a must-read that promises to enrich your appreciation for the art and its creators.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lets-go-by-joe-milliken-9781538118658","title":"Let's Go!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When Ben got out of the hospital he said, ‘When I fall down and can’t pick myself up we’ll know it’s over. Until then, we rock!’” – Jeff Carlisi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Orr was the co-founder, co-lead singer, and bassist for the platinum-selling rock band The Cars. Often considered the band’s heartthrob, Orr possessed an incredible voice, diverse musical talent, and rare stage presence, all balanced by an enigmatic personality and a relentless determination to reach rock stardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelling over 30 million albums worldwide with fifteen Billboard Top 40 hits, The Cars certainly achieved success. Within a decade of the debut album, though, Orr found himself adrift and without a band. Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken draws together interviews with over 120 family members, friends, bandmates, and music associates from Orr's life, as well as many unpublished and never-before-seen photos from private collections, to reveal an intimate portrait of one of classic rock’s greatest talents. From Orr’s first performances as a house-band musician for the TV show \u003cem\u003eUpBeat\u003c\/em\u003e through his creation of The Cars with Ric Ocasek to Orr’s eventual rebirth with the supergroup Big People, this definitive account of Orr’s life is a rollercoaster ride that sheds new light on the history of The Cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrr is no longer able to rock with The Cars, but the music he made with them continues to attract new generations of fans. Coinciding with the band’s 2018 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this first-ever biography of Benjamin Orr immortalizes his legacy as a deeply kind-hearted and exceptionally talented musician who would stop at nothing to live his rock and roll dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844375826668,"sku":"9781538118658","price":102.55,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17350933482735.jpg?v=1758839445"},{"product_id":"lets-go-by-joe-milliken-9781538143186","title":"Let's Go!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When Ben got out of the hospital he said, ‘When I fall down and can’t pick myself up we’ll know it’s over. 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