Biography & Memoirs > Musicians

In some way or another everyone strives to leave a lasting impression on this world to be uniquely remembered for. It may be by one's generosity, or benevolence, or having an expertise in a certain field of knowledge. Others rise to prominence with strong personalities, or in some cases, as an individual that marches to that "different drummer." In my case it was the desire to leave my mark as a spinner of tales through the medium of songwriting. This collection of essays shares some of my favorite, and sometimes turning point experiences and connects them to a song that was inspired by it. There is a fair share of laughable and tearful moments within each of these pages. This is the sta ...

The autobiography of the artist Lil Raskull aka Ras the Godfather of Southern Gospel Hip Hop

Encounters with rock stars, excessive drug and alcohol consumption, national tours, international tours, fake tickets, lost cars, sleeping on the pavement, sex in public, disc golf and environmentalism. Nine hundred concerts and counting. After 45 years of live music experiences, I have some tales that will leave you laughing and others that will leave you in shock. I’m not a rock star, but living on the periphery has really rocked!

Through the Chords of his Guitar will take you on a journey through the life of Billy J young. A Saginaw native who’s life was known through his guitar. In this book you will not only be lead on a spiritual journey but down the path of his life as we knew it.