The Showman of the Pacific - 50 Years of Radio and Rock Stars
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Book Description
Behind the Scenes with the Legends of Show Business
In 50 years as a promoter in paradise, Tom Moffatt has staged the biggest acts in the business - from Elvis Presley to Elton John, Nureyev to the Harlem Globetrotters, Sinatra to the Rolling Stones. Now, in revealing anecdotes and more than 400 photographs, "Uncle Tom" presents an inside look at this half-century of entertainment: the Show of Stars, the POI Boys, the Hawaiian music renaissance, Sunshine Festivals inside Diamond Head, world-class theatre, stadium extravaganzas and much more. Also included are first-person anecdotes from celebrity contributors, vintage posters and rare concert photos, from Elvis Presley at Honolulu Stadium to Jimi Hendrix at the Waikiki Shell. From doo-wop to disco, sports to the symphony, here is a fascinating look behind the scenes - 50 years of entertainment through the eyes of a legendary American showman.
About the Author
One of America's premier showman, Tom Moffatt has produced hundres of concerts and performances in nearly every entertainment genre, in the U.S. and throughout the Pacific. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his wife, Sweetie.
Jerry Hopkins has written more than 30 books and 1,000 magazine articles. He was a correspondent and editor at Rolling Stone for 20 years and has written best-selling biographies of Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix. A former long-time Hawaii resident, he now resides in Thailand.
The Showman of the Pacific - 50 Years of Radio and Rock Stars,Tom Moffatt,Jerry Hopkins,Watermark Publishing,0975374079,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography,Entertainment & Performing Arts - General,Performing Arts (General),Radio (Performing Arts),Rich & Famous
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