Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band is a graphic novel biography of the groundbreaking band behind the hit “Come and Get Your Love.” Written by Christian Staebler and Sonia Paoloni, with art by Thibault Balahy, it traces brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas from their early days in Los Angeles through the formation of Redbone, their chart success, and their activism around Native rights. The book becomes both music history and political story, showing how a Native band navigated the 1960s and 70s rock industry while refusing to hide who they were.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because it’s rare to see Native rock history told in this much detail, and the graphic format makes the story accessible to teens and adults alike. It’s a great fit for music fans, graphic novel readers, and anyone who only knows “Come and Get Your Love” from soundtracks and wants the story behind it.

DETAILS: • Writers: Christian Staebler, Sonia Paoloni
• Artist: Thibault Balahy
• Publisher: IDW Publishing
• Format: Paperback (Graphic Novel)
• Publication Date: October 27, 2020
• ISBN: 9781684057146
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