by Ann Wilson
First published 2012
Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson discovered music as teenagers in Seattle and built one of America's most enduring rock bands. In this memoir, the sisters trace their journey from young performers to rock stars who created hits like "Magic Man" and "Barracuda" in the 1970s and "Alone" in the 1980s. They share the realities of sustaining a band across three decades while maintaining their partnership as siblings, songwriters, and musicians. The book reveals the challenges they faced as women leading a rock band and the experiences that shaped their music. Ann and Nancy offer an inside view of the recording process, touring life, and the music industry from their unique perspective as sisters who built their careers together. Their story spans from their early days in Seattle through the release of their 2012 album Fanatic, chronicling both their musical evolution and personal growth as performers and business leaders.
Genres: biography-memoir, music
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, partnership
Setting: Seattle
Period: 1970s, 1980s, 2012
288 pages · Hardcover · Dey Street Books