All My Friends Are Rock Stars Volume II

All My Friends Are Rock Stars Volume II: How the (Mid)west was won, picks up where the first book left off. In books volumes II and III, we continue to examine the music scenes of Rockford IL, Madison & Milwaukee WI; 80's and 90's to the present, but also take a look at Freeport and Chicago Illinois as well. This is a document of the hard rock / metal / punk and alt music scenes of five prominent, Midwestern cities. Not only does this book speak to the local scenes of each city, it also tells story after story of musicians who made it, who came close, and who were just glad to be part of what was going on at the time. The book's voice is provided via author commentary and compelling artist interviews that paint colorful snapshots of how dynamic and powerful the genre of heavy music is. This book celebrates the dedication, commitment and spirit of the local musician, the fans, and music scenes in each of the aforementioned five Midwestern cities.