Rock and Roll Highway : The Robbie Robertson Story
Author(s): Sebastian Robertson
Canadian guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson is known mainly for his central role in the musical group the Band. But how did he become one of Rolling Stone's top 100 guitarists of all time? Written by his son, Sebastian, this is the story of a rock-and-roll legend's journey through music, beginning when he was taught to play guitar at nine years old on a Native American reservation. Rock and Roll Highway is the story of a young person's passion, drive, and determination to follow his dream.
Review(s):
“A thorough chronicling of a musical trailblazer.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This attractive picture book biography profiles artist Robbie Robertson . . . a well-illustrated and nicely told story.” —School Library Journal
“Kids who like dancing around to their parents' (or grandparents') LPs may get a kick - and learn something too - from this insightful picture-book bio of rocker Robbie Robertson, penned by his son.” —Booklist
“Gustavson's naturalistic oil paintings combine off-the-cuff moments with more iconic compositions that might have been pulled from dusty album covers.” —Publishers Weekly
Long-listed CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI) (2015), Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2015)
ISBN: 9780805094732