Jamie Scallion’s 15 years as a touring rock star and his friends in high places makes his new book ‘The Rock ‘N’ Roll Diaries’ a must read
TELL US ABOUT THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DIARIES.
There are four books and it’s about the journey of a fictional bank called The Rockateers, from when they start as teenagers’ to when they become big, to when they start to have problems and…. I won’t tell you the ending
IS IT TRUE THAT YOU WROTE IT AS A SERIES OF BLOG ENTRIES.
It’s all told in blog format so that we can hear what the band members all think of each other.
THE BAND ORIGINALLY GETS TOGETHER TO GET THE ATTENTION OF BEX – THE HOTTEST GIRL IN SCHOOL. IS SHE BASED ON A REAL GIRL?
Yes – she’s based on a girl from school I was completely enamoured with. Interestingly a lot of boys who’ve read the book have come to me and said they know that girl – Which is really funny!
THE BOOK IS HILARIOUS. BUT THERE IS A SERIOUS SIDE TOO.
Yes there are certainly a couple of very poignant moments with Bex and the lead guitarist who is very much in love with her. He’s not one of the cool kids, but through this great girl he gains confidence and comes out of his shell
THE SCRIPT ARE REALLY INVOLVED WITH THE BOOK TOO. TELL US ABOUT THAT.
The idea to release free preview chapters two at a time on our website actually came from them. My band toured with them a few times and we became very good friends. They read the book and they came up with the idea to bring the book alive through music and record The Rockateers demos which you can listen to at www.therocknrolldiaries.com
WERE THEY INVOLVED WITH THE MUSIC?
We recorded everything in The Script’s studio. They’d come in and listen to the songs and gave us their feedback. They are such good songwriters and being around them was just so inspiring.
The Rock ‘N’ Roll Diaries is available now on Amazon £3.99 (€4.63)
Source: Kiss Magazine / Via MaybeAli_ / Edited: DannyODonoghue.Net
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