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Experience it with the Author Live or on the radio! See dates and times below.
More updates to come!!!
5/16/07 - 7 PM Book Event Stonewall Library & Archives
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05/16/07 - 11:30 PM - 1 AM Syndicated Radio Rockline
05/31/07 - 7 PM Booking Signing Barnes & Noble
Chelsea, NY
5/31/07 - 7 PM Book Event Booksmith San Francisco
Excerpt reading
Q&A, Signing
6/23/07 - 1 PM - 3 PM TBD Learning Annex San Francisco
The Grand Illusion is a no-holds-barred, backstage pass to the journey of one of the world’s most revered bands, and the true story of Chuck Panozzo’s 50-year struggle to reconcile his public life as a rock star with his private life as a gay man. Beginning with the birth of Styx in Chicago and their meteoric rise, The Grand Illusion is a revealing look at the triumphs and tragedies that surrounded Panozzo’s life. He chronicles life on the road, the break-up of the band, his struggle to help his twin brother and bandmate John Panozzo battle addiction, as well as his split with Dennis De Young, and finally coming to terms with his HIV positive status. Illuminating and unflinching, The Grand Illusion will captivate the band’s legions of devoted fans, as well as music lovers everywhere.
Chuck's Book Will Be Available May 15th from Amazon, but you can preorder it now.
http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Illusion-Love-Lies-Life/dp/0814409164/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-1782049-8174228?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176427851&sr=8-1
Thanks
Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
cinj wrote:Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
Uh-oh. Here it comes. the tomatoes are going to fly.........
Peace.
Cinj
Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
TommysGirl1422 wrote:Come on, guys... he's allowed to express his beliefs. I'm sure he respects others' beliefs; please extend the same courtesy to him. (Hey, I may have found my place on this board!Ask stmonkeys about some of the things I've said over on the Shaw/Blades forums... smiles sweetly at stmonkeys)
I just don't want a fight to break out.
Ciana
stmonkeys wrote:Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
:::BITINGMYTONGUE::::MUSTRESIST:::::
Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
Abitaman wrote:To let everyone know, I hold know ill will to Chuck, have met him once, and he was nothing but nice, even signed my Styx poster I had. I have nothing against any gay people, murders, thieves, etc.. When Elton John appeared on VH1 divas I stopped supporting him. I Chuck is promoting being Gay I would not support him. If Dennis wrote a book on how to kill people, I would not buy it or his records anymore. But I would still talk to him. If I saw Chuck in the street nowadays, I would walk up to him and say hi, and how I enjoyed his music with Styx.
But to ME, being gay is a sin because it goes against the bible and goes against nature. I am not trying to start a war on the bible or anything. This how I feel. And I will not hold any bad feelings to anyone who feels different or is different.-ERIC
Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
brywool wrote:Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
Hey, Cheswick, Nurse Ratchet called, she said either you participate in group or you lose your television privileges. Your shock treatment is scheduled for 9 am tomorrow. And no more cigarettes!
Why don't you not willingly support prejudice and hate instead? Those are willingly wrong too and aren't those also sins? If not, they should be.
dissapointing
brywool wrote:Abitaman wrote:If Chuck's book is half as good and Sterling's it will be a good read. I more than likely will not buy it, until I find out if it is a pro gay stance or not. I hate to be that way, but I haven chosen over the last few years to try and not support things that are willingly wrong. Have not bought and Elton John cd in over 15 years, and the guy is amazing. But does not just extend to gay people, but things that willingly promote drugs, and other sins of our times (yes I don't do a lot)-ERIC
Hey, Cheswick, Nurse Ratchet called, she said either you participate in group or you lose your television privileges. Your shock treatment is scheduled for 9 am tomorrow. And no more cigarettes!
Why don't you not willingly support prejudice and hate instead? Those are willingly wrong too and aren't those also sins? If not, they should be.
dissapointing
Zan wrote:Eric, the guy's telling his life story & experience. He's not "promoting" anything other than what happened to him and what it was like. This is what I meant by "now would be a good time..." If you don't want to support Chuck by buying this book, then don't. That's certainly your prerogative, but don't expect many people to so-sign this sort of BS disguised as morality.
Abitaman wrote:I am not expecting any one to come over to my "BS" or morality (and no I do not not work for Dr. Righteous and the MMM)or whatever one wants to call it . I had dropped the subject too, but if someone says they are disappointed in my opinion I have the right to respond. I have been carefully to word things right so not to try and get anyone upset, because this is a sore subject. I do not think I offended anyone, if I did sorry. But I have a right to say what I believe, and I have doen it without name calling, or dragging anyone through the dirt.
As I said I have no problem with ones sexuality, but I don't have to agree with it or anything anyone does, if I don't believe it is right to me. Does it mean I will push my view or expect someone to have my views to be friends with them? No.
Hope this explains some-ERIC
TommysGirl1422 wrote:I don't support most gay rights either.
TommysGirl1422 wrote:I do not consider myself a bigot or homophobic. (Although some of you obviously will, and that's your right.)
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