Biographer of Bob Seger to visit Coldwater library

Bob Seger has sold more than 75 million records. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012.

Edward Sarkis Balian, author of a biography of Seger, will make an appearance at 6 p.m. June 13 at Branch District Library's Coldwater branch.

The book's title, “Turn the Page,” comes from a Seger hit song by that name, a lonely song about life on the road as a performer. Seger's other hits include "Old Time Rock 'n Roll," "Like a Rock" and "Heartache Tonight."

Balian grew up in Detroit and was in a local band at the same time as Seger.

“'Turn the Page' summarizes the brilliant and astonishing career of a true Hall of Fame composer and entertainer," Balian said. "Seger’s body of over 50 years of work, coupled to his love of music and an almost unbelievable tenacity, led him to well-deserved fame and fortune. This was no fluke. The Seger career was full of major challenges — a rock ‘n’ roll roller-coaster, to be sure.”

Books will be available for purchase at the event. Registration is requested by calling any library location or online at bit.ly/3aA4882.