Connecticut Coast

Connecticut Coast
Author: Diana Ross McCain
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1461746752

Connecticut Coast is a richly illustrated history of the Nutmeg State’s storied shoreline, from New York State to Rhode Island. Researched and written by a longtime expert in Connecticut history, it comprises a brief narrative on each of the twenty-four shoreline communities, accompanied by the area’s best historic photography. Sidebars sprinkled throughout present lighthouses, fishing and shellfishing, transportation, storms, and more—from the legendary Savin Rock Amusement Park to stylish Jackie Kennedy christening the USS Lafayette in Groton.

The Family of John Stone

The Family of John Stone
Author: William Leete Stone
Publisher:
Total Pages: 214
Release: 1888
Genre: Stone family (John Stone, 1610?-1687)
ISBN:

Connecticut Rock ‘n’ Roll

Connecticut Rock ‘n’ Roll
Author: Tony Renzoni
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-08-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 143966207X

Long neglected in the annals of American music, the Nutmeg State's influence on the history of rock'n'roll deserves recognition. Connecticut's musical highlights include the beautiful harmonies of New Haven's Five Satins, Gene Pitney's rise to fame, Stamford's the Fifth Estate and notable rockers such as Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer and Saturday Night Live Band's Christine Ohlman. Rock Hall of Famers include Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz of the Talking Heads and Dennis Dunaway of the Alice Cooper Band. Some events became legend, like Jimi Hendrix's spellbinding performance at Yale's Woolsey Hall, Jim Morrison's onstage arrest at the New Haven Arena and teenage Bob Dylan's appearance at Branford's Indian Neck Folk Festival. With in-depth interviews as well as rare, never-before-seen photos, author Tony Renzoni leads a sonic trip that captures the spirit and zenith of the local scene.