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Moments In Time is all about music. This book will put a smile on your face as the author, Tom Locke, takes you back in time to the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s with entertaining, informative stories about known and forgotten artists and songs. To top it off, Tom has made this book interactive by creating access to the songs featured in each of these stories. One click and you’ll be listening, singing, and dancing. These stories, ranging over time from the early days of Rock & Roll to the British Invasion through to the evolution of funk, will provide you with the answers to questions about artists and their songs. How did Tommy James come up with the title for his hit record, “Mony Mony”? Who was the three-time Oscar winner to have a Top 10 record at the age of 67? What motivated Doc Pomus to write “Save The Last Dance For Me”? When did the original version of “Blue Velvet” appear on the music charts? What singer was classified as a two-time “one-hit wonder”? The perfect escape back to yesteryear, these stories will provide insight for both young and old, and perhaps jog your memory about the fun times you experienced because of this era of music, which continues to be embraced today. -
The sequel to the critically acclaimed and multi-award winning book Moments In Time, Moments In Time 2.0 will put a smile on your face as author Tom Locke explores Rock & Roll’s journey from the clipping of its wings in the early 60s through the sprouting and development of sub-genres in the 70s to the synthesizing of music compositions in the 80s. Like Tom's first book, all the stories are two pages in length with the first page acting as a teaser, providing readers with just enough information to pique their interest so that they will try and figure out which artist or what song is being featured. Page two is the reveal of the mystery, culminating with the inclusion of a link to the referenced song via a QR code. How many artists with the first name of “Bobby” were we introduced to in the 60s? Who discovered the Jackson 5? How did a street sign become the inspiration for a #1 country hit by the Oak Ridge Boys? What do the Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, and Kim Wilde have in common? "Tom has done it again with his latest endeavor, Moments In Time 2.0. We in radio would call it Solid Gold!" - Alex Ward, Pink & Black Days, SiriusXM Radio, Memphis, TN Tom Locke lives with his wife, Cindy, in Vancouver, B.C., spending the majority of his time writing and executive producing in the entertainment industry. Over the past twenty-five years, Tom has also studied and consulted on the impact of digital technology in business. It was during this period of time that he introduced the online world to his music creation, “Moments In Time.” His passion for music and the encouragement from family, friends, and entertainment industry colleagues resulted in the writing of this Moments In Time sequel. Looking back on his Moments In Time brand, Tom realizes he was destined. The #1 pop song on the day he was born was “Music! Music! Music!” by Teresa Brewer. -
Moments In Time and its sequel, Moments In Time 2.0, will put a smile on your face as author Tom Locke explores the evolution of Rock & Roll’s from its raw roots in the 50s and the clipping of its wings in the early 60s through the sprouting and development of sub-genres in the 70s to the synthesizing of music compositions in the 80s. All the stories in both books are two pages in length with the first page acting as a teaser, providing readers with just enough information to pique their interest so that they will try and figure out which artist or what song is being featured. Page two is the reveal of the mystery, culminating with the inclusion of a link to the referenced song via a QR code. “I have met many people in the field of Rock & Roll these past 60 years, but no one has impressed me more when it comes to reflecting on the history of this music genre. Tom Locke is a true Rock & Roll historian who really knows the detailed history of the evolution of this great music. He has written two books that are worth their weight in Solid Gold.” - Mr. Music, Norm N. Nite, legendary Deejay & Author
