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Jump: 40th Anniversary of Attending the "1984" Van Halen Concert
In 1984, five teenagers and two adults were given more than what they expected at a Van Halen concert. Forty-years ago, a band from Pasadena, California delivered one amazing concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. Van Halen gave these kids an experience that would last for years, one that they can recall instantly, especially when they hear the song, JUMP. Van Halen not only gave them an awesome concert, but created fans for life. 1984 was supposedly the year of doom and gloom, however for these boys it was the year that gave them an experience of a lifetime.
This true, coming-of-age story about an over-the-top concert gave these kids an energetic outlook on what life truly was supposed to be about, and created rock n' roll enthusiasts for life. However, it is what happened before, during, and after the concert that gave these kids a new spin on what the power of music can do for any concertgoer. This nostalgic, true story of life-long friends will create a lust in the reader to attend concerts, create a lure to purchase albums, and a zest to never turn down the opportunity to spend time with friends.
JUMP will get your brain thinking about your experiences at concerts, your favorite bands, and the friendships you will never forget. It will give you a reason to JUMP for joy.
This true, coming-of-age story about an over-the-top concert gave these kids an energetic outlook on what life truly was supposed to be about, and created rock n' roll enthusiasts for life. However, it is what happened before, during, and after the concert that gave these kids a new spin on what the power of music can do for any concertgoer. This nostalgic, true story of life-long friends will create a lust in the reader to attend concerts, create a lure to purchase albums, and a zest to never turn down the opportunity to spend time with friends.
JUMP will get your brain thinking about your experiences at concerts, your favorite bands, and the friendships you will never forget. It will give you a reason to JUMP for joy.
236 pages, Paperback
Published November 25, 2023
About the author
Jim Serger
10 books11 followersUniversity of Cincinnati graduate.
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
United States Navy 92-96.
Currently I am a operations manager working at a major airport.
Lived in Japan for four years, climbed Mt. Fuji--back packed all throughout Asia--Thailand, Malaysia,Indonesia, Singapore, having been to Hong Kong, UAE, China, Philippines, Macau, Australia, S. Korea, and Mexico.
Avid sports fan and loves to coach youth sports.
My first book to write, Go The Distance-was a project that I had to do, I had to show the world that every single person is of value, it just may take a while to see that transpire.
October 2012 I rode my bicycle 1033 miles from Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida to raise awareness on cancer, suicide, addictions and the importance of reading.
Second book, 2000 Miles on Wisdom is a business book, true story written by me the customer. It is ten key elements on customer service, that I learned from a bicycle shop.
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
United States Navy 92-96.
Currently I am a operations manager working at a major airport.
Lived in Japan for four years, climbed Mt. Fuji--back packed all throughout Asia--Thailand, Malaysia,Indonesia, Singapore, having been to Hong Kong, UAE, China, Philippines, Macau, Australia, S. Korea, and Mexico.
Avid sports fan and loves to coach youth sports.
My first book to write, Go The Distance-was a project that I had to do, I had to show the world that every single person is of value, it just may take a while to see that transpire.
October 2012 I rode my bicycle 1033 miles from Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida to raise awareness on cancer, suicide, addictions and the importance of reading.
Second book, 2000 Miles on Wisdom is a business book, true story written by me the customer. It is ten key elements on customer service, that I learned from a bicycle shop.
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November 27, 2023
Such a great read…a nostalgic trip back to some of the best childhood memories!! Love how the author equally celebrates and appreciates the band and his grade school friends!
April 13, 2024
All of us have a handful of vivid, fun memories from our childhoods. Perhaps it is flying by ourselves to visit beloved grandparents. Perhaps it is seeing our name on a list at school, giving us a part in a play or a placement on a team. For the author, Jim Serger, one of those moments is attending his first concert: Van Halen. Forty years later he has written a book about his friends and their night at the show.
It is filled with nostalgia. You do not need to have been at this or any concert to find yourself on the pages. You do not need to be a fan of the band. All of us were children and adolescents at one time, and have similar memories.
Thank you to the author for my #gifted copy!
It is filled with nostalgia. You do not need to have been at this or any concert to find yourself on the pages. You do not need to be a fan of the band. All of us were children and adolescents at one time, and have similar memories.
Thank you to the author for my #gifted copy!
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