Exiled: The Climax and Surrender of Jimmy Stokley

By 1968, The Exiles had become a fixture on Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars and a favorite touring band in nightclubs ranging from their native Richmond, Ky, to New York City, plus hundreds of other venues across the country. Center stage was Jimmy Stokley, whose magnetic personality and wild, charismatic stage persona fueled not only the music, but also the libidos of girls in attendance. Exiled—the climax and surrender of Jimmy Stokley describes the group's climb from local garage band, to professional musicians grinding out mostly one-nighters for over a decade, and finally to success and gold records at the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 charts. The book also details the pitfalls of life on the road, where sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll wasn't just a catchphrase—it was a lifestyle. Written by founding member Bill Luxon, Exiled details the cast of characters in the band's rise up the charts, plus Stokley's heart-wrenching fall from the fame he desperately desired and so richly deserved.