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Is This Live?: Inside The Wild Early Years Of Muchmusic: The Nation'S Music Station
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A Fascinating, Moving Recollection That Celebrates One Of The Great Achievements In Canadian Television. Elaine Lui, Author Of Listen To The Squawking ChickenWard Celebrates...Raw, Forwardthinking, Multicultural, Multigenderproduced Content By Finally Freezing It In A Compelling Book Where, Occasionally He Himself Wonders, How The Hell Did We Do That? The Globe And Mailwhat A Blast! With A Raucous Mix Of Music And Personalities, Christopher Ward Has Compiled The Ultimate Treasure Trove Of Canadas 1980S Rock Scene. Everybody You Remember Is Here. Revealing, Entertaining, Enlightening And, Most All, Fun. Will Fergusonfrom The First Canadian Vj Christopher Ward, Is This Live? Captures The Pure Fun And Rock N Roll Rebellion Of The Early Years Of Muchmusic Television.On August 31, 1984, The Nations Music Station Launched, Breaking Ground As The Wild West Of Canadian Televisionlive, Gloriously Unpredictable, Seatofthepants Tv, Delivered Fresh Daily.The Careers Of Canadian Legends Like Blue Rodeo, Corey Hart, Jane Siberry, Bryan Adams, Platinum Blonde, Glass Tiger, Colin James, The Parachute Club, Honeymoon Suite, Barenaked Ladies, Maestro Fresh Wes And Sloan Were Launched When Much Brought Them Closer To Their Fans. Much Also Gave Us International Acts (Duran, Duran, Tina Turner, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Madonna, Motorhead, Guns N Roses, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers), And Covered The Second Wave Of Music Activism With Events Like Live Aid And The Amnesty International Human Rights Now! Tour. Ranging From Torontos Iconic Studio At 299 Queen Street West, To Vancouvers Muchwest, Muchmusics Programming Travelled Across Canada And Connected The Canadian Music Scenes In An Unprecedented Way.The Dream Child Of Tv Visionary Moses Znaimer, And John Martin, The Maverick Creator Of The New Music, Much Was Live And Largely Improvised, And An Entire Generation Of Canadians Grew Up Watching The Vjs And Embraced The New Music That Became The Video Soundtrack Of Our Lives.With Stories Of The Bands, The Music, The Videos, The Specialty Shows, The Style And The Improvisational Approach To Daily Broadcast Life At Much, Is This Live? Is Told By The People Who Were Therethe Colourful Cast Of Onair Vjs, The Artists Who Found Their Way Into Our Living Rooms Of The Nation As Never Before, And The People Behind The Cameras.As Our Tour Guide To The First Decade At Muchmusic Christopher Ward Delivers A Fullon Dose Of Pop Culture Nostalgia From The 1980S And 90S, When The Music Scene In Canada Changed Forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Is This Live?' A: 'Is This Live?' explores the early years of MuchMusic, highlighting its role in shaping Canadian television and music culture during the 1980s and 1990s.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Christopher Ward, who was the first Canadian VJ on MuchMusic.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Is This Live?' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Is This Live?' published? A: The book was published on October 25, 2016.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book's content? A: The book captures the vibrant culture of MuchMusic, featuring stories from VJs and artists, and recounting the impact of the station on Canadian music and television.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Canadian music? A: Yes, this book is ideal for fans of Canadian music, as it covers significant artists and events from the era.
- Q: Does the book include any behind-the-scenes stories? A: Yes, 'Is This Live?' includes behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the VJs and artists who were part of MuchMusic's history.
- Q: What genres of music does the book discuss? A: The book discusses a variety of music genres, focusing on rock and pop from the 1980s and 1990s, including Canadian and international acts.