From Cradle to Stage

Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars

By: Virginia Grohl

Narrated by: Dave Grohl, Virginia Grohl

Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Written by Virginia Grohl, the mother of Dave Grohl - former Nirvana drummer and current frontman for the Foo Fighters - From Cradle to Stage shares stories and exclusive photos featuring mothers of rock icons, the icons themselves, and their behind the music-style relationships.

While the Grohl family had always been musical - the family sang together on long car trips, harmonizing to Motown and David Bowie - Virginia never expected her son to become a musician, let alone a rock star. But when she saw him perform in front of thousands of screaming fans for the first time, she knew that rock stardom was meant to be for her son. And as Virginia watched her son's star rise, she often wondered about the other mothers who raised sons and daughters who became rock stars. Were they as surprised as she was about their children's fame? Did they worry about their children's livelihood and well-being in an industry fraught with drugs and other dangers? Did they encourage their children's passions despite the odds against success, or attempt to dissuade them from their grandiose dreams? Do they remind their kids to pack a warm coat when they go on tour?

Virginia decided to seek out other rock star mothers to ask these questions, and so began a two-year odyssey in which she interviewed such women as Verna Griffin, Dr. Dre's mother; Marianne Stipe, Michael Stipe of REM's mother; Janis Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's mother; Patsy Noah, Adam Levine's mother; Donna Haim, mother of the Haim sisters; Hester Diamond, Mike D of The Beastie Boys' mother.

With exclusive family photographs and a foreword by Dave Grohl, From Cradle to Stage will appeal to mothers and rock fans everywhere.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2017 Virginia Hanlon Grohl (P)2017 Hachette Audio

Relatable and sweet

As the mom of two teenage musicians (each of whom have their own band), I can relate to a lot of the stories in this book. Virginia did incredibly in-depth and heartfelt interviews with each of the moms. This project was obviously a labor of love and I'm so glad she wrote it. Thank you, Virginia! Looking forward to a sequel.

So interesting to get the behind the scenes view of artists and their Mom’s stories!

Loved hearing these stories and finding out little rid bits of info I didn’t know previously. So interesting to hear backstories!

If you love music, you will love it. But you don’t have to love music to enjoy it.

love David ghrol

hell yeah freaking love David growl was there when he broke his leg and came back to play for us thats a man that cares about his fans

loved it!

A great idea for a book! Loved the stories and insights.Felt like I was sitting with a friend.

Love!

To hear about a person’s journey told from the perspective of the mothers?? Amazing. So thoughtful and deferential to the parental journey for some of the coolest musicians of our time.

Fun & interesting

Great parenting advise for every parent! Fun stories & I love her voice. Such a mom♥️

Wonderful book for parents

This is a fantastic book for parents with kids that don’t “fall in line” or fit into the cooperative box in school. It makes me question my own parenting methods. Am I standing in their way? I hope not. I found the book to be lovely.

Very entertaining

Nicely written stories from mothers of some really talented rock stars., I would recommend this book.
LOVED IT!

rockin' mom

Great stories.!!!! You can tell Dave's mom was a teacher and a fantastic mom. Enjoyed her stories very much!!! Great for music lovers

Loved this book.

I was an early Musician. Played 6 instruments professionally, to pay my way through college. However I was totally dependent on the written page and was always amazed how others were able to play, without it. Loved his book