It's Not a Rumour
A Rock and Roll Journey Through Life and Alzheimer's
$46.80
- Paperback
326 pages
- Release Date
14 September 2026
Summary
Frederick Moore, known as “Rick,” “Skogie,” and “Freddy,” lived a life on the verge of fame. His 1950s Minneapolis childhood was marked by a relentless self-teaching of guitar and songwriting, all while navigating a challenging home life. The 1960s saw his bands, Skogie and the Flaming Pachucos, achieve local acclaim.
Driven by ambition, they relocated to Los Angeles, where Skogie transformed into The Kats in an Arleta garage. By the 1980s, The Kats were a fixture in the Los Angeles m…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781644286319 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1644286319 |
| Author: | Frederick Moore, Shannon Guyton |
| Publisher: | Rare Bird Books |
| Imprint: | Rare Bird Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 326 |
| Release Date: | 14 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 268g |
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Frederick Moore
Frederick Moore is a prolific lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for founding rock bands such as Minneapolis-based Skogie and the Flaming Pachucos in the 1960s. In the late 1970s, he formed the rock/power pop band The Kats / Nu Kats, which set attendance records at legendary Los Angeles clubs like the Whisky a Go Go, Starwood, and The Troubadour. Freddy has written over 1,000 songs from various locations, including basement bedrooms, while lying on pool tables, or mid-moped crashes.
His published records include Skogie’s Call Me Crazy (1972) and The Butler Did It (1973). Albums and EPs feature Skogie’s There’s a String Attached to Almost Everything We Do (1974), The Nu Kats’ Plastic Facts EP (1980), Boy’s Next Door EP (1983), The Kat Club’s House Combinations (1997), Source Mississippi (2001), and los angelenos (2007).
The Kats and Nu Kats’ music has been featured on Rhino Records’ compilation albums L.A. In (1979) and Yes Nukes (1981). Freddy’s music is also available on iTunes and Spotify. The Kats’ hits “It’s Not a Rumour” and “Lost My TV Guide” were featured on the television show Hollywood Heartbeat, MTV, and received local radio play. His songs have appeared on movie soundtracks, including the cult horror film Parasite (1982), in which he also co-starred as Arn; Loose Screws II (1985); Spring Fever; and the CW series The Carrie Diaries (2013).
Freddy’s filmography also includes being featured in the experimental 3D film I’m a Kat (1979), the music video “It’s Not a Rumour” featuring Demi Moore and directed by Philip Brewin Cheney, and cinematographer Jan de Bont.
Freddy spent his life experiencing setbacks and resilience. He is currently in late-stage Alzheimer’s and resides in a care facility in Los Angeles, California, where his wife of over thirty years, Renee, remains by his side.
Shannon Guyton is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and content strategist. She has previously held roles as Managing Editor at a mental health site and Editorial Director at a leading pregnancy website. She has written numerous articles on a wide range of topics. Shannon is an editor, ghostwriter, coauthor, and mother of two teenagers, dedicated to helping individuals share their stories effectively.
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