This is translated from a French graphic novel. Super fan Staebler was in touch with Pat Vegas, one of two brothers who were central members of Redbone. Even though Staebler wrote the book based on his research and interviews, the book is framed as an extended conversation between Pat and his grown daughter and son a few years after his brother Lolly died. It is not only a dual biography of Pat and Lolly, but a history of some key moments of indigenous life in America during their lifetimes. We learn how the Standing Rock pipeline protests are not just a current event, but an ongoing example of indigenous activism. The story is not told in straight chronological order. It flows smoothly as Pat's memories dart from event to event. However, the page layout and art are sometimes a little jumbled. The standard pattern of reading left to right and top to bottom is not clearly followed. So, speech "bubbles" and the flow of a conversation are often confusing. Still it was a pleasure to read about rock 'n roll history paired with the important message of the contributions and treatment of indigenous peoples in America.
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