Swim through the darkness
Subtitle: my search for Craig Smith and the mystery of Maitreya Kali
By: Mike Stax
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
ISBN-13: 9781934170656
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Singers; Biography
Other titles: My search for Craig Smith and the mystery of Maitreya Kali
Description: "Craig Smith was a striking success of the 1960s--a handsome musician whose songs were recorded by some of the biggest names in entertainment. But an unexpected turn of events plunged the golden boy into a terrifying darkness. Clean-cut Craig Smith became Matreiya Kali, a self-proclaimed psychedelic Messiah who released his poignant schizophrenic visions on an obscure double album before disappearing completely. Author Mike Stax reveals one of the strangest and most tragic stories of pop music in the 1960s and 70s"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: The City of Angels; title: Studio City; title: Hoots; title: All-American good time singer; title: Instant fame; title: Folk & roll; title: The Happeners; title: Chris & Craig; title: Marvel; title: Quintessential Los Angeles; title: Hands of the clock; title: Transcend; title: Diamond waves reflect; title: Where most men fear to go; title: Complex messiah; title: Cheryl, let me take you by the hand; title: Aum friction; title: If they tumble down and break; title: Bow to Matreiya; title: Apache/Inca; title: Much light in Tushita paradise; title: Love and pain are one and the same; title: If temper needs rest; title: Walkin' solo; title: Chasing ghosts; title: Thru a dream; title: Out from the blackened void.