Redbone
The True Story of a Native American Rock Band
$38.81
- Hardcover
168 pages
- Release Date
5 January 2021
Summary
Experience the riveting, powerful story of the Native American civil rights movement and the resulting struggle for identity told through the high-flying career of West Coast rock ‘n’ roll pioneers Redbone.
You’ve heard the hit song “Come and Get Your Love” in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, but the story of the band behind it is one of cultural, political, and social importance.
Brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas were talented Native American rock musicians that took the 1960s S…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781684057146 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1684057140 |
| Author: | Christian Staebler, Sonia Paoloni |
| Publisher: | Idea & Design Works |
| Imprint: | Idea & Design Works |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 168 |
| Release Date: | 5 January 2021 |
| Weight: | 470g |
| Dimensions: | 253mm x 179mm x 12mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
2021 Best Graphic Novels for Adults - American Library Association
A Kirkus Reviews “Best Young Adult Books of 2020” selection!
“Compelling reading for fans of roots rock and Native American history in middle school and up.” —School Library Journal
“An entertaining, enlightening history for music fans. Balahy’s loose, energetic drawings; imaginative layouts; and playful use of color make everything pop.” —Publishers Weekly
“Musicians with heart put their people before profits in an inspirational tale. Well-researched and well-paced, this book will introduce a new generation to the music and impact of Redbone.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)
“In some eyes, the guys in Redbone, still the most successful Native American rock band this country has produced, are indeed superheroes. Not all heroes wear capes, and some wear buckskin.” —Houston Chronicle
“In the early sixties, Pat and his brother, Lolly, perform on the Sunset Strip, crossing paths with The Byrds, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix, who gives the brothers the idea of forming ‘an all Indian band. That’d make this country sit up.’ The seed germinates and Redbone bursts forth. Staebler and Paoloni offer a lens onto aspects of the twentieth-century Native American struggle for civil rights and injustices like forced schooling and racist policing, as well as the 1968 birth of the American Indian Movement. Balahy’s art is particularly splendid and well-varied in style for the complex subject matter.” —Booklist
“Relates a compelling story extending much farther than solely rock music. Redbone the book enlightens readers both musically and culturally.” —People’s World
“A gorgeously illustrated slice of rock history wrapped in the secret history of this nation, Redbone is an excellent graphic novel.” —Comics Bookcase
About The Author
Christian Staebler
Diplomed from the School of Decorative Arts at the University of Strasbourg, Christian Staebler is a graphic designer and illustrator, working as a freelancer since 1991. His work includes layouts for books, magazines, industrial booklets, and packagings, while his illustration work includes client publishers like Hachette and Nathan.
In his personal works, Nature always comes first. He strives to show that each little piece of Nature contains amazing beauties. This theme comes out in his illustrations, photos, and scan-art.
He is also the creator and webmaster of the official website of legendary Native American rock band Redbone.
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