A Novel by Ron Moody
A Novel by Ron Moody
Forever the Constellations
The story of five high school friends who form a band in the 1960’s. They cut a local record, and unexpectedly that record becomes a national hit. Follow these interesting characters from their humble beginnings right through to stardom as they navigate the treacherous waters of the music business.
Reader Reviews
Ron captured the essence of each character skillfully and with compassion showing their vulnerabilities as well as human frailties. This book is an engrossing, must read, and I look forward to Ron’s next book!
Ron has written an authoritative and engaging book about 4 young high school-age boys who formed a band, and had unexpected, sudden success with their first try. Moreover, the book goes deeply into the personal dynamics between the two best friends/songwriters who drove the band. There was clearly much talent between the two, and at the beginning, they shared the same goals. However, an undercurrent of conflict silently developed. The band initially had a regional following that quickly grew into national acclaim with their first single and album. This lead to a record contract and sudden fame. The band faced exciting yet challenging issues: touring, record company oversight, band management tension, demand for a follow-up album, and the mental and physical exhilaration and yet exhaustion that comes along with the adventure. This is fiction, but it is a story that the author knows well. The characters are well-formed, particularly the two friends/songwriters. Ron hits all the high notes in the story of a band. Highly recommended.
Ron has spent his life in the music industry and his new book is a great story about 5 friends who are in a band and the ups and downs they encounter in the music business. Hard to put it down! I have the paperback and have already finished it. My wife has the Kindle version and is just getting ready to start reading. Get yourself a copy soon and enjoy the show!
Reviewed in the United States
Experience the personal journey of five high school friends whose band achieves musical stardom larger than their wildest dreams. Author Ron Moody draws you into each band member’s life and how their experiences contribute to the band. It also explores their lifelong friendships and the challenges that come with being on and off the road. Experience the excitement of the Constellations' single being played on the radio for the first time, meet the shyster DJ who gets them signed to a major record label, and learn about the grind they experience with multiple national tours. It's all intertwined with each band member’s personal life and their interactions with parents, girlfriends, wives, managers, and record company executives who want to share in their fame and fortune or aspire to take from it. For those who play in a band, you’ll know a musician in your life who's similar to each member of the Constellations. If you're not sure who that musician is, then it could be you. This is a fun, quick read that leaves you wondering what's fiction or fact.
The 1960's was a time of local bands, some of who made it big. Ron Moody tells that story by introducing us to the fabulous Constellations, a group of High School classmates, who like many at that time, formed a band to have fun and maybe meet some girls.. The members of the band are all unique individuals and the story allows you to become well acquainted with each. The band's successes and failures are well chronicled, along with an inside look at the music industry of those days. I have enjoyed the music of Ron Moody for many years. He has taken his songwriting talents to the pages of this book, telling a compelling story that will keep you turning the pages to learn more. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys music, had a band back in those days or just enjoys an excellent well written story. Take the time to give it a read.
Get your copy! Available on Amazon and locally; catch Ron Moody at a book signing . A great behind the scenes read for anyone who was, is, or has aspired to be a professional musician, or was in any way touched by the complexity of promoting, marketing, producing, performing or just curious about the dynamics of the evolution of a musical act. A nostalgic trip down memory lane but also an insightful look into relationships and coming of age during one of the greatest and formative eras in music from a genuine and authentic perspective