TransElectric : my life as a cosmic rock star
(Book)
Author
Contributors
John, Elton, writer of foreword.
Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2023].
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Inglewood - Adult Biography | B B936t | On Shelf |
Main Library - Adult Biography | B B936t | On Shelf |
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2023].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 266 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes discography (pages 247-250) and index.
Description
"From the depths of the '70s rock 'n' roll excesses through unimaginable personal losses to an inspiring late-life transformation, Cidny Bullens's story is an utterly compelling journey about living and singing with your authentic voice. An androgynous gender-bending musician from the get-go. Bullens toured extensively with Sir Elton John and performed with Bob Dylan, undergoing a complete immersion in the drug-fueled excesses of 1970s rock 'n' roll. Despite getting sober, climbing the charts with the Grammy-nominated "Survivor," as well as a Grammy nomination for his lead vocals in the soundtrack movie Grease, Bullens was unable to break out as a solo star in a world that allowed its male artists to cross the gender line but had much narrower expectations about how women could behave and perform. Retreating into the conventional lifestyle of a suburban mom, Bullens felt like she was living in an alternate universe. Then whatever world she had was shattered by the tragic death of her younger daughter from cancer. Out of the ashes of despair, Bullens brought forth an award-winning album, Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth, that relaunched the musician's career. Finally, nin years ago, Cidny claimed his own healing and transitioned from female to male--finding unexpected love, becoming a new step-father, and a grandfather. What he found, too, was his true voice and true power as a performer"-- Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bullens, C., & John, E. (2023). TransElectric: my life as a cosmic rock star . Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bullens, Cidny, 1955- and Elton, John. 2023. TransElectric: My Life As a Cosmic Rock Star. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bullens, Cidny, 1955- and Elton, John. TransElectric: My Life As a Cosmic Rock Star Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Review Press, 2023.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Bullens, C. and John, E. (2023). Transelectric: my life as a cosmic rock star. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Review Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bullens, Cidny, and Elton John. TransElectric: My Life As a Cosmic Rock Star Chicago Review Press, 2023.
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