Devils & Blue Dresses: My Wild Ride as a Rock and Roll Legend

Winner of gold medals at the IPPY, and the National Indie Excellence awards. A gifted writer with an original voice, Mitch Ryder first gained fame as the leader of the iconic rock group Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. With hits such as "Devil With a Blue Dress On / Good Golly, Miss Molly," " Sock it to Me Baby," and "Jenny Take a Ride," Mitch quickly rocketed to international fame. This resulted in a roller coaster ride of sex, drugs, celebrity, and rock and roll. Along the way, he became a legend who did it all. Here, Mitch emerges as a real person who wants nothing more than goodness a fair person who loves his family and is amazed they still love him despite his many mistakes. Readers learn how John Lennon saved Mitch's life, about Mitch's plan to kidnap a celebrity's son, of Percy Sledge's stage secret, and many other backstage tales. Includes more than three-dozen previously unpublished photos, and copies of personal letters from and to the author. A full discography of Mitch's musical works, an index, and a link to a CD download of Mitch's music are also included.

Mitch Ryder

Mitch Ryder is a legendary musician, songwriter, and performer. Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels reached Billboard chart fame in 1965 with " Jenny Take a Ride" and in 1966 with "Little Latin Lupe Lu" and with the Top Five smash "Devil with a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly." In 1967 "Sock It To Me Baby" reached the Top Four before Ryder split from the band to pursue a solo career. Touring steadily, Ryder has released 27 CDs and counting, retaining a fan following largely in Europe particularly Germany. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2005. "Devil with a Blue Dress On/Good Golly, Miss Molly" was voted a Legendary Michigan Song in 2008. In 2009, Ryder was inducted into the Hall of Fame a second time in recognition of his long career as a solo artist. He currently lives with his wife, Megan, in Michigan.