Barenaked Ladies: Public Stunts, Private Stories

by Paul Myers

Overview

From geeks in short pants to multiplatinum artists, Barenaked Ladies are nothing less than a phenomenon. Now, for the first time in the United States, we can read their astonishing story.
Steven, Ed, Jim, Tyler, and Kevin have two Grammy nominations under their belts, they've appeared on The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, and their music is featured in commercials. They've even preempted the Olympics and rocked the vote on The West Wing. Their quirky, bizarre lyrics and unforgettable live performances have secured a rabidly loyal fan base across North America. They are Barenaked Ladies.
Want to know more about this Canadian quintet? It's all here, from the births of five Barenaked babies to the triumph of band member Kevin over leukemia.

• All the stories, from goo-goo to glory
• Photographs of the band, never before seen in the United States, including family photos, baby pictures, and shots from the early days of BNL
• A list of BNL's favorite road games and instructions so you, too, can play
• A detailed list of every musical project the Ladies have recorded or been involved with
• More information on band camp and what gifted Canadian kids do for fun than you ever thought you wanted

Given exclusive access to the band, author Paul Myers gets inside the heads of five guys who drew on their eclectic backgrounds to generate a groundbreaking musical style.
Fun, frank, and sometimes frivolous, this is the naked truth behind Barenaked Ladies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780743238359
Publisher:	Touchstone
Publication date:	10/02/2003
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Paul Myers is a Canadian musician and writer who first met Barenaked Ladies in the early '90s when they opened for his band, the Gravelberrys.

Table of Contents

	Introduction: How to Use This Book	xi
1	Alcatraz, 1998	1
2	Burbank, 1998	5
3	This Is Where It Starts	9
4	The Special Education of Special Ed	17
5	Steven and Ed	27
6	Sound Check: Corky and the Juice Pigs, Part One	33
7	Scarborough, 1988	45
8	Corky and the Juice Pigs, Part Two	59
9	Backstage in Beautiful Downtown Burbank, 1998	63
10	Toronto and Beyond, 1994	67
11	Let's Begin: Canada Gets Caught Up in Yellow Tape	73
12	Andy's Back	81
13	If I Had $100,000 (Canadian)	91
14	Tension Builds	105
	Intermission: Photo Album
15	Reborn on a Pirate Ship	113
16	Kevin Hearn Gets on the Bus. Stays	131
17	Nettwerk and Terry McBride	143
18	Stunts	167
19	StuntTour	193
20	Marooned at Sunset and Gordon	207
	Afterword: Thanks, This Was Fun ...	225
Appendix A	Serious Moonlighting: Solo Stunts Featuring Various Ladies	241
Appendix B	Roadside Diversions	262