In Power Chord, author Thomas Scott McKenzie takes readers on an epic quest to understand the men he worships; the larger-than-life guitar heroes that continue to captivate him plus millions of fans. Power Chord chronicles McKenzie’s journey to stand in the presence of guitar-hero greatness, to meet each of them face-to face and get them to reveal their otherworldly secrets. Available in paperback, on Kindle and iTunes. ISBN 978-0-06-196496-1. www.powerchordbook.com
“Some guys want to visit every major league ballpark,” says author McKenzie. “Other people retrace their family’s history through Europe. My mission involved more ear-shattering exploits.”
As a young boy in rural Kentucky, McKenzie felt transcendent and inspired when hearing outrageous guitar solos by Ace Frehley and other such guitar gods. McKenzie, a software project manager from Ohio had a mission: to understand the rock gods he worships, hoping that a piece of their passion would ignite something inside of him. In Power Chord, he connects with all levels of industry greats, from Phil Collen of Def Leppard to Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest, Warren DeMartini from Ratt and Brad Gillis of Night Ranger (also Ozzy Osbourne’s band). He learns “alien music secrets” by virtuoso Steve Vai, breaks bread with Bruce Kulick of KISS and jams onstage with Ace Frehley. Along the way, he also interviews Stacey Blades (LA Guns), Kip Winger (Winger), Oz Fox (Stryper), Brad Gillis (Night Ranger), Mark Kendall (Great White), George Lynch (formerly of Dokken) and John 5 (formerly of Marilyn Manson).
Power Chord is a true travelogue full of unpredictable adventures from one die hard rock fan exploring a connection to his guitar gods.
About the Author: Thomas Scott McKenzie has written for Premiere Guitar, Tin House, Stuff, Paste, Sync, Inked and other music publications.
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