Bøger af Dave Mason

Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason found early success with the band Traffic, establishing himself as a skilled guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who penned the classic "Feelin' Alright?". Departing the band for a solo career, Mason earned three gold albums--Alone Together, Dave Mason, and Mariposa De Oro -- and a platinum album, Let it Flow, which included the hit single "We Just Disagree." In addition to his prolific solo work, Dave has been a member of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, the original lineup of Derek & The Dominoes, a duo with Mama Cass Elliott, an ill-fated version of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, and the legendary Fleetwood Mac.Along the way, he appeared on some of the most acclaimed recordings in music history, including The Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin, '" George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, The Rolling Stones' "Street Fighting Man," and close friend Jimi Hendrix's classic "All Along the Watchtower." Additionally, he has recorded with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, David Crosby, Leon Russell, and Paul McCartney, who recruited Dave to play guitar on Wings' first number one hit, "Listen to What the Man Said."From sell-out performances at Madison Square Garden to touring arenas with Peter Frampton, Dave was riding high as a bona fide rock star by the mid-1970s. But the successes didn't come without challenges. Bad business deals, cocaine, and a seemingly endless touring schedule began to take their toll. Workmanlike in his dedication, however, the determined craftsman never gave up.Here, for the first time, Dave shares some of the great untold tales in rock and roll-- his complicated relationship with Traffic, his wild legal episodes with record companies, his battle with addiction and the loss of a child, and his eventual induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic. He dives deep into the music and shares inside stories featuring a cast of characters that includes Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Gram Parsons, Eric Clapton, and many others.Dave Mason's reputation as a "quiet giant" has long been one of music's great mysteries. Featuring over 150 photographs--as well as guest contributions from family members and friends such as Bonnie Bramlett, Mick Fleetwood, and Graham Nash--one of rock's true heroes finally shares his colorful, unique, and ultimately triumphant journey through a life in music.

Jimmy "Singer" Grossmann is one of the most intriguing and beloved characters from Cap Daniels' Chase Fulton Novels. He's not only one of the deadliest special operations snipers on Earth, but also a devout Christian, living a self-imposed life of exceptional morality. Aside from providing overwatch protection for his team of covert operatives, he fulfills a similar spiritual role as moral compass for his brothers-in-arms, sharing hard-earned wisdom and Christian insights into a life well lived. In this fictional memoir of Singer's remarkable life, novelist Cap Daniels, Pastors Dave Mason and John Grossmann will take the reader on an unforgettable walk alongside the sniper and explore unimaginable pain, loss, and heartbreak beyond compare as well as celebrate a life of incomparable courage, devotion, and self-sacrifice to both his God and his fellow man. Meet Singer as the child of an abusive, drug-addicted, alcoholic father and a tortured, Godly mother determined to preserve and restore a family destined for ruin. Experience the dramatic escape from poverty and desperation that leads Singer from his childhood into service to his country in the United States Army as a Ranger and Special Forces sniper before his transition to the life of a civilian covert operative. Feel the exhilaration of his triumphs and the agony of his darkest moments as Singer weaves the dichotomy of his two worlds into a seamless career and a life of sacrifice, service and spiritual strength. Let yourself be immersed into this unforgettable spiritual journey as Singer narrates his life's story, giving the reader unrestricted access to his fascinating life that would otherwise be impossible to experience. Learn how a devout man of God can live an inspired, morally upstanding life while becoming one of modern history's most elite warriors. Singer - Memoir of a Christian Sniper is a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Christian Faith that drives a remarkable man to overcome nearly insurmountable odds and distinguish himself as a terrifyingly deadly soldier, an endlessly loving brother to so many, and a fearless child of God.