Rock 'n' Roll's most famous guitarist and songwriter you've never heard about. Dick Wagner has been in the business for over 40 years and has written and played some of the most popular songs in Rok 'n' Roll history. He's performed with hundreds of other incredibly talented folks. Perhaps this bit from the Official Dick Wagner Site says it best:
Wagner, the often "Invisible Virtuoso," takes readers on a literary journey as he shares a lifetime of experience as lead guitarist and songwriter for international rock icons including Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Air Supply, and more. In his captivating, witty, literate, and often touching memoir, Wagner delivers colorful tales of reckless behavior and intimate debauchery with an emotional reverberation that resonates with a wide reading audience. It’s not just "sex, drugs and Rock & Roll.” From industry successes and failures, to personal struggles with family and relationships, “Not Only Women Bleed” is a hard-driving, heart-driven life scripture, vividly and joyfully conveyed. Read more here...http://www.wagnermusic.com/news.htm
Dick has made several trips to Northern Michigan, which included a few stops in Traverse City. Most recently, back in October DW stopped at Horizon Books for a book signing and then a performance that evenning at the InsideOut Gallery. For those who missed him up here, you'll have a few chances to see him downstate. Nov. 10th @ Barnes & Mullins Bookstore - Brighton AND Nov. 11th @ The BookBeat - Oak Park. This is a must check out show. Peace out!