The story of a troubled kid from brooklyn who through his determination and wit, becomes the most famous dj radio has ev. A digital copy of wolfman s e book autobiography have mercy, plus a digital copy of wolfman jack s exclusive onair instudio interview with led zeppelins robert plant who takes phone calls from his fans. Have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal wolfman jack nook book ebook overview product details customer. To hear wolfman jack reading from his new book, call sundial, the. The personal story of wolfman jack reveals the advent of his alter ego, multiple broadcast successes, appearance in american grafitti, battle with drugs, and many. Wolfman jack was born robert weston smith, in brooklyn, new york, on january 21, 1938. He had just completed a 20day trip to promote his new book, have mercy, the confession of the original. The story of a troubled kid from brooklyn who through his determination and wit, becomes the most famous dj radio has ever heard. No one questions that wolfman jack was a oneofakind kinda guy in a oneofakind radio era.
Wolfman jack have mercy signed hbdj 1st ed fine rock n roll animal. Who better to recount the story than the wolfman himself. Jul 02, 1995 wolfman jack was in fine form last month at a toronto hotel. Have mercy band, a rock band from baltimore, maryland. The wolfman, whose real name was robert smith, had returned home to this northeast north carolina town earlier in the day after a 20day trip to promote his book, have mercy, when he collapsed. The personal story of wolfman jack reveals the advent of his alter ego, multiple broadcast successes, appearance in american grafitti, battle. Have mercy, a 1995 autobiography by wolfman jack have mercy band, a rock band from baltimore, ma. Sadly, the wolfman left this planet right after doing nationwide publicity for the book. Confessions of the original rock n roll animal wolfman jack por wolfman jack disponible en rakuten kobo. Have mercy not only chronicles wolfman jacks life, but winds through the progress of radio, with a backdrop of business, and the vagaries of fame and fortune.
Wolfman jack was born on january 21, 1938 in brooklyn, new york, usa as robert weston smith. Wolfman jack worked as a disc jockey from 1964 to 1966 for the then 250,000 watt radio station xerf 1570 am in ciudad acuna, coahuila, mexico, just across the river from del rio, texas, which is among borders. Mar 29, 2015 nothing is mentioned about any of this in wolfman jack s have mercy autobiography. Have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal. The personal story of wolfman jack reveals the advent of his alter ego, multiple broadcast successes, appearance in american grafitti, battle with drugs, and many celebrity adventures. By this time, the wolfman jack radio show, had been on xerf for nearly 5 years and was now also on xerfs popular 100,000 watt sister station, xerb, which covered the entire west coast of the u. Wolfman jack books list of books by author wolfman jack. Jan 21, 2015 canada got a real case of wolfman fever in the mid70s and this might have had to do with his 1973 stints on wnew and wnbc in new york city. Peppers lonely hearts club band 1978 and motel hell 1980. Wolfman jack, the rock n roll disc jockey whose gravelly voice and wolf howls made him one of the nations most recognizable personalities, died july 1 of a heart attack in belvidere, n. Confessions of the original rock n roll animal wolfman jack by wolfman jack available from rakuten kobo. Pair reading it with intermittent aircheck recordings for the maximum effect. In his have mercy book, he claims that this singles success and a subsequent tour with the guess who saved him from a selfdestructive situation in the big apple. He was an actor, known for american graffiti 1973, sgt.
Radios all time most distinctive voice, wolfman jack was born robert smith in brooklyn, new york on january 21, 1938. Confessions of the original rock nroll animal by wolfman jack signed first editionpublished by warner books new york. With candor, insight, and engaging wit, irrepressible radio personality wolfman jack recounts the highs and lows of his lifeincluding his wild and woolly encounters with elvis presley, john lennon, marlon brando, michael jackson, ray charles, and othersand dispels many of the mysteries that continue to surround his legend. Have mercy, a catchphrase by jesse katsopolis on full house. His parents divorced when he was five, and he divided his unsettled youth between running with a gang and pursuing his overlapping loves. Wolfman jack, raspy voice of the radio, is dead at 57. If you have an interest in vintage radio and the antics behind the life of this iconic disc jockey, this book is a mustread. Youre running with the wolfman, full name wolfman jack, the worlds most famous disc jockey, a thirtyyear king of the airwaves who has preached rock, soul, and rhythmandblues salvation to 100 million listening fans at a time, on 2,200 stations in 43 countries and who finally, in these pages, tells the amazing story of his phenomenal life. Oct 17, 2011 have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal wolfman jack. Born in 1938, future wolfman bob smith grew up in and around new york city. Confessions of the original rock n roll animal, and if you. Wolfman jack toronto sun, 1995 these days, the word legend has been coopted to describe just about anything with a cultural impact, but it really refers to something more mythological. Wolfman jack wrote have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal, which can be purchased at a lower.
Buy have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal. June 20, 1995 a jolly anecdotal romp through wolfman jacks life as a disc jockey and improbable popculture legend. Confessions of the original rock n roll animal by wolfman jack with byron laursen. Wolfman jack was an ordained minister in the universal life church, where he was officially known as and nicknamed reverend jack. You hear his voice, from guttural to silky, in the pages, and all the emotion that went with them. He should be the poster boy for good time rock n roll and spreading happiness to all. Dec 20, 2017 no one questions that wolfman jack was a oneofakind kinda guy in a oneofakind radio era. Although, i have it on good authority that this is. Buy a cheap copy of have mercy confessions of the original. Jun 25, 1995 as he relates in have mercy, wolfman grew uncomfortable when he realized the script had him speaking on almost every page. Publication date 1995 topics wolfman jack, 19391995. Have mercy there will never be another wolfman jack. On july 1, 1995, famed disc jockey wolfman jack who played himself in george. Lord have mercy disambiguation mercy disambiguation this page was last edited on 8 may 2019, at 21.
Have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal by. Have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal wolfman jack. Inscribed with a drawing, to mike baby man did we have some fun wolfman jack. Wolfman jack, raspy voice of the radio, is dead at 57 the. Rock and roll provided fame, happiness and a sanctuary. Host of americas first syndicated rockandroll radio program and the inspiration for george lucass american graffiti, bob smith, aka wolfman jack, is one of radios legendary figures, and this autobiography reveals that his life has been as colorful as his broadcasts. Marketingtracer seo dashboard, created for webmasters and agencies. Join us as we stroll down rock n rolls memorylane with one of the inaugural members of the top 40 hall of fame. Though wolfman jack was cast as himself, it was fictionalized to a certain extent the film is set in 1962 when wolfman jack was still on xerf, the station is depicted as broadcasting from within california, and his appearance is more polished than the wild and crazy fanged showman we would all come to know from his later live appearances.
Jul 02, 1995 wolfman jack, the rockandroll disk jockey whose unmistakable raspy voice and ontheair howls brought him something of a cult following as one of americas bestknown radio personalities, died. Oct 18, 2011 no one questions that wolfman jack was a oneofakind kinda guy in a oneofakind radio era. His complete chess recordings, 19691974, an album by chuck berry. Lonnie napier, vice president of wolfman jack entertainment. Have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll animal by wolfman jack. In 1963, while working in shreveport, louisiana, he drew upon his love of horror movies and rock and roll, to create the raspyvoiced, howling persona of wolfman jack.
His dates may be a little off, and i found a few other discrepancies. Confessions of the original rock n roll animal by byron laursen and wolfman jack 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Wolfman jack died yesterday of a heart attack, after returning home to belvedere, north carolina, from. I also havent had any luck finding any other evidence about the shows existence or the albums, save for another brief mention of it on page 21 of the april 15, 1972 billboard. Publication date 1995 topics wolfman jack, 1939, disc jockeys publisher. Big bold mint autograph with doodle, no personalization. Have mercy confessions of the original rock n roll. Radio personalities like wolfman jack didnt fit into normal. With candor, insight, and engaging wit, irrepressible radio personality. Rock and roll provided fame, happiness and a sanctuary from. The book recounts the history of the socalled border blasters, radio stations that popped. He was in the businessof radio running a number of stations before he assumed the persona of wolfman. Youre running with the wolfman, full name wolfman jack, the worlds most famous disc jockey, a thirtyyear king of the airwaves who has preached rock, soul, and rhythmandblues salvation to 100 million listening fans at a. Part carney huckster, part hipster saint, going in several directions at once, including a few wrong ones.
A jolly anecdotal romp through wolfman jacks life as a disc jockey and improbable. Confessions of the original rock n roll animal, and if you dont have fun reading it, then awooooooooo to you. Major music artists such as todd rundgren, leon russell, freddie king and the guess who, all produced charttopping hits written about the wolfman. A jolly anecdotal romp through wolfman jacks life as a disc jockey and improbable popculture legend. A jolly anecdotal romp through wolfman jack s life as a disc jockey and improbable popculture legend. This books hilarious, tongueincheek highlight, which reads like a. Touch of faint soiling to page top edge, still bright and fine in fine dust jacket. Clark would later proclaim in the intro to wolfman s autobiography have mercy.
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