An in-depth look at Minneapolis rock musician James Walsh and the band Gypsy, considered the best 1960s rock band to come out of Minnesota. The book traces Walsh's life from playing in a polka band when he was 13 to joining Minneapolis bands Coronados and Hot Half Dozen and finally the Underbeats. The Underbeats traveled to Los Angeles, chasing their dream of a recording contract and rock and roll stardom. Gypsy became the house band at the famous Whisky a Go Go, recorded four albums, and then broke up in 1974. Walsh and Gypsy still play gigs in Minnesota and St. Louis.