1965
Johanna Johnson and her younger sister, Stella, are the wildest and most musically talented girl group of their time. Born and raised in the Greenwich Village of New York, the Johnson Sisters are envied by the masses and even more so after playing on the Ed Sullivan show, and consequently after they are given the job of opening for the Beatles on their 1965 tour of the United States. However not everything that glitters is gold, with an abusive manager, Greg Sanders, and the constant pressures of the road, Johanna struggles to cope and becomes a raging alcoholic. On top of that, enter four love interests, one being her longtime friend and mentor Bob Dylan, Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Scottish singer Donovan, and George Harrison of the Beatles whom is engaged to be married. And, worst of all, she has to tour with the Beatles even though she prefers the Stones.
Disclaimer: If it may not already be obvious enough, I DO NOT own the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Donovan, or their music (this includes the songs I choose for the girls to sing, regardless of the artist). I OWN my original characters, the Johnson sisters, and Greg Sanders. I would like to say that I DO NOT mean to offend anybody with the portrayals of particular celebrities. Also, if things in the plot do not add up, I am quite aware and some plot points are entirely fictionalized. For further knowledge, the story of the Johnson sisters is based somewhat on the lives of Catherine Deneuve and her sister Francoise Dorleac, they also portray Johanna and Stella. The rating on this book is mature, mainly because of the adult themes such as sexuality, alcoholism, abuse, drug use, and language. However, I DO NOT prohibit anyone of any age from reading this book.
First Published: 3 October 2017
Completed: TBD
Born in 1953, Beverly Madden, grows up in the era of rock and roll. She frequents concerts and journals about her experiences. She is only too aware of how annoying the typical journalist can be and learns how to casually talk to famous rock stars and be in the know on all the happenings.
I acknowledge that I am using real people, real circumstances, and real life happenings. I am writing this story as entertainment and the characters depicted are based on real life people and events. I also acknowledge that I am taking credit for photos that I "supposedly" took, but didn't. All the credit goes, of course, to the original photographers. No copyright infringement is intended. l don't own the copyright to the image(s), song(s) or video(s); they are purely for entertainment or inspiration purposes only. I DIDN'T INTEND TO PROFIT FROM IT. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act, I believe this content falls under the guidelines of FAIR USE.
Sources:
BOOKS •
Clapton the Autobiography (Eric Clapton)
Faces: Before, During, and After (Andy Neill)
Led Zeppelin: (Led Zeppelin)
Life (Keith Richards)
Jimmy Page (Jimmy Page)
Jimmy Page: The Definitive Autobiography (Chris Salewicz)
Robert Plant: A Life (Paul Rees)
Rod the Autobiography (Rod Stewart)
Rolling With The Stones (Bill Wyman)
Ronnie: The Autobiography (Ronnie Wood)
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I am currently working on a Sources Page (which will include where I have gotten all of the pictures). As of yet, it is Unpublished, but it does exist.