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Swim Through The Darkness: My Search For Craig Smith And The Mystery Of Maitreya Kali
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A Successful Young Songwriter In 1960S Becomes Derailed By Lsd And Resulting Madness.Craig Smith Was A 1960S Golden Boy Good Looking, Charismatic, Outgoing; A Preternaturally Gifted Musician And Songwriter Whose Songs Were Recorded By Some Of The Biggest Names In Entertainment Andy Williams, Glen Campbell, The Monkees. His Future Success Seemed Assured, Until An Unexpected Turn Of Events Plunged Him Into A Terrifying Darkness. Cleancut Craig Smith Became Maitreya Kali, The Selfproclaimed Psychedelic Messiah. He Laid Out His Poignant, Disturbing Schizophrenic Vision On A Sprawling Selfreleased Doublealbum Before Disappearing Completely. Author Mike Stax Spent Fifteen Years Piecing Together The Mystery Of Maitreya Kali, Uncovering One Of The Strangest And Most Tragic Untold Stories Of The 1960S And 70S.Swim Through The Darkness Reveals Author Stax'S Fifteen Year Quest In Tracking Down This Strange Saga Of American Pop Culture. Included In The Story Are Smith'S Close Ties To The Monkees, Particularly Mike Nesmith, Who Produced And Promoted Smith'S Band, Penny Arkade. Also Covered Are The Bizarre Selfreleased Albums He Made As Maitreya Kali, Which Now Command Thousands Of Dollars Among Psychedelic Music Collectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Swim Through the Darkness'? A: 'Swim Through the Darkness' explores the life of Craig Smith, a talented songwriter from the 1960s whose promising career was derailed by drug use and mental health struggles, ultimately leading him to become the self-proclaimed psychedelic Messiah, Maitreya Kali.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Mike Stax, who dedicated fifteen years to uncovering the story of Craig Smith and the mystery surrounding Maitreya Kali.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Swim Through the Darkness' contains 240 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of Craig Smith's life and career.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Swim Through the Darkness' is a paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'Swim Through the Darkness' published? A: The book was published on September 20, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of psychedelic music? A: Yes, 'Swim Through the Darkness' is particularly appealing to fans of psychedelic music as it delves into the life of a musician influential in that genre and discusses his rare recordings.
- Q: Are there any notable connections to other musicians in the book? A: Yes, the book highlights Craig Smith's connections with prominent figures such as Mike Nesmith from The Monkees, who produced and promoted Smith's band, Penny Arkade.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of fame, mental illness, the counterculture of the 1960s, and the impact of substance abuse on creativity and personal relationships.
- Q: Is there any information about the self-released albums by Maitreya Kali? A: Yes, the book discusses the bizarre self-released albums created by Maitreya Kali, which are now highly sought after by collectors of psychedelic music.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the life of Craig Smith, the challenges he faced, and the larger cultural context of the 1960s and 1970s music scene.