From Triumph superstar Rik Emmett comes the thrilling, inspiring story of a life of rock and rollWhile describing the impulse driving his life and work, Rik Emmett explains, “I was never in it for the sex and drugs ― ah, but the rock and roll. Creativity was, and still is, my it ― the truth I bet my life on. It was also, always, about play. The play’s the thing …”Merging memoir, anecdotes, and masterclasses on guitar, songwriting, and the artist’s mindset, Lay It On The Line offers insight and perspective into the many roles Rik Emmett took on. “It” was always a parboiling, psychological gumbo: and this book attempts to finally share the recipe.It also includes photos from Emmett’s own archives, plus the definitive, detailed reasons behind why he walked from Triumph ― and came back two decades later.Rock star, it seems, was a character for Rik Emmett to inhabit … a great gig, a catalytic door-opener … it was a role that led to other adventures ― and these are the stories he’s chosen to tell.
✔ Author(s): Rik Emmett
✔ Title: Lay It on the Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and TRIUMPH
✔ Rating : 3.9 out of 5 base on (66 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1770416285
✔ ISBN-13: 9781770416284
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Lay It on the Line by Rik Emmett
Aileen Menzie
I loved the powerful messages hidden within the story. The book tackled important social issues and made me ponder the world we live in. It's a must-read for everyone.
Kara Snyder
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Laura Hill
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
