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Ken Sharp

Ken Sharp
Photography by Paul Gansky

Ken Sharp

A Los Angeles based singer/songwriter with three CDs to his credit (1301 Highland Avenue, Happy Accidents and Sonic Crayons), Ken Sharp has authored or co-authored over ten music books including Elvis: Vegas '69, Writing For The King, Overnight Sensation: The Story of the Raspberries, Reputation Is A Fragile Thing: The Story of Cheap Trick, Small Faces: Quite Naturally, Eric Carmen: Marathon Man, Power Pop!, KISS: Behind The Mask and others. He also contributes to a variety of national music magazines, works on music documentaries and has done CD liner notes for releases by Elvis Presley, Sly & The Family Stone, Janis Joplin, Santana and others.

Starting Over will be released on October 25, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Oct 25, 2011
Starting Over is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 25, 2011
Starting Over will be released on October 19, 2010 in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 19, 2010
Starting Over is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 19, 2010
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Starting Over
Oct 06, 2010

Authors on the Web

Artist Direct, August 5, 2011
...of the 1970s. Bassist Gene Simmons and frontman Paul Stanley will author the book along with rock journalist Ken Sharp. Interviews with drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley will be included, as well as never-before-published photos. The book is...
Metal Hammer, August 3, 2011
...Kiss founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are collaborating with music journalist Ken Sharp to produce an oral history, ‘Nothin’ To Lose’, about the band’s early years. Due for release in summer next year, it’ll cover the band’s...
Hollywood Reporter, August 2, 2011
...Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, two of the founders of legendary superband KISS, are collaborating with rock journalist Ken Sharp on Nothin’ To Lose, an oral history of the band’s early years, from its founding in 1973 to the 1975 release of its...
FMQB, February 29, 2012
...EVERYBODY WANTS VAN HALEN... Inside the hallowed hall of Henson Studios, located in the center of West Hollywood, the former site of silent movie star Charlie Chaplin's studio, Van Halen converged on the "City of Angels" Wednesday night (2/1) with a...
Notts County, February 29, 2012
...as the lucky winner of a Season Ticket For Life. At Saturday's game against Chesterfield, Commercial Director Ken Sharp presented 10-year-old Samuel Giles with his prize. Sam was entered into the draw for the Season Ticket For Life, after booking his...
Individual.com, February 22, 2012
...Public Offering, as Red Star Holdings could not be relieved of its debts. West Star chief executive Mr Ken Sharp said they were set to take the entire shareholding in Red Star Holdings in October last year, but postponed this to December due to the debt...
AllAfrica.com, February 22, 2012
...Public Offering, as Red Star Holdings could not be relieved of its debts. West Star chief executive Mr Ken Sharp said they were set to take the entire shareholding in Red Star Holdings in October last year, but postponed this to December due to the debt...
AllAfrica.com, February 22, 2012
...Public Offering, as Red Star Holdings could not be relieved of its debts. West Star chief executive Mr Ken Sharp said they were set to take the entire shareholding in Red Star Holdings in October last year, but postponed this to December due to the debt...
KSLX-FM 100.7, February 20, 2012
...Nothin' to Lose: the Making of KISS (1972-1975). Written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with author Ken Sharp, the 448-page book features more than 200 interviews, including some with the other two founding members, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss....
FMQB, February 3, 2012
...will be on the bill for the annual Memorial Day Weekend event in George, WA. [more] FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Goes Back In Time With Van Halen, Queen and Blue Oyster Cult [more] Quick Hits: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Dave Grohl, Beyonce, Bon Iver, Justin...