a few I can remember. I’m on the library (yes, the library) wait list for the geddy lee book.
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a few I can remember. I’m on the library (yes, the library) wait list for the geddy lee book.
Some great titles there (and a few to put on my reading list!)
Azerrad's Our Band Could Be Your Life is way up on my list of favorite music books. SO darned good!
I really liked Mould's See a Little Light despite squirming a bit in the parts where he went into some detail about his sexual exploits. One thing for sure, it's an honest book.
And Hooray for the library!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Thought the exact same about the Mould book…I told a gay buddy it was a bit “graphic”…he said “men are pigs, right?”…I said “yeah”…he said “imagine putting two of them together .”
these have been on my ipad FOREVER. the buddy who sent them says The Dirt is great….I’m not a huge fan of either the Crue or Aerosmith…I was reading another Zevon book (from the library!) but I had to quit it….it was so damn depressing! RIP Warren.
If I had known then what I know now...
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Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
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Philly I & II, 16
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Thought the exact same about the Mould book…I told a gay buddy it was a bit “graphic”…he said “men are pigs, right?”…I said “yeah”…he said “imagine putting two of them together .”
these have been on my ipad FOREVER. the buddy who sent them says The Dirt is great….I’m not a huge fan of either the Crue or Aerosmith…I was reading another Zevon book (from the library!) but I had to quit it….it was so damn depressing! RIP Warren.
Oh man yes, we lost Warren way too soon.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I haven't read a lot of bios in this genre but I just finished Dave Grohl's book and enjoyed it a lot.
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Finished reading Wayne Kramer's book The Hard Stuff. I wouldn't say it was one of my favorites but it was definitely interesting. It's more about his criminal activity and incarceration and struggles with substance abuse than music. Now reading one by Merle Haggard another guy who had a little trouble with the law.
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Finished reading Wayne Kramer's book The Hard Stuff. I wouldn't say it was one of my favorites but it was definitely interesting. It's more about his criminal activity and incarceration and struggles with substance abuse than music. Now reading one by Merle Haggard another guy who had a little trouble with the law.
I like both of Merle's books but especially the first one, Sing Me Back Home. That dude was something else! Amazing that he... well, no spoilers! It's really good!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Finished reading Wayne Kramer's book The Hard Stuff. I wouldn't say it was one of my favorites but it was definitely interesting. It's more about his criminal activity and incarceration and struggles with substance abuse than music. Now reading one by Merle Haggard another guy who had a little trouble with the law.
I like both of Merle's books but especially the first one, Sing Me Back Home. That dude was something else! Amazing that he... well, no spoilers! It's really good!
I'm reading My House of Memories but might have to pick that one up. He lived quite the life with the train hopping and jail escapes before his music career took off.
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Finished reading Wayne Kramer's book The Hard Stuff. I wouldn't say it was one of my favorites but it was definitely interesting. It's more about his criminal activity and incarceration and struggles with substance abuse than music. Now reading one by Merle Haggard another guy who had a little trouble with the law.
I like both of Merle's books but especially the first one, Sing Me Back Home. That dude was something else! Amazing that he... well, no spoilers! It's really good!
I'm reading My House of Memories but might have to pick that one up. He lived quite the life with the train hopping and jail escapes before his music career took off.
Yes, fascinating to read about Merle's life. It's been some time since I read Sing Me Back Home so I checked my card file to see what I liked about it. I said "I like the stories he tells about an interesting and tough life" and referred to it as "an honest memoir". Any book I refer to as "honest" means I have a lot of respect for it. I hope you find a copy and enjoy it!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
so far so good. Easy read while spinning some of his records. Says how he writes lyrics first then music follows. Really cool.
Ooooh! That looks interesting! I have a bunch of Willie Nelson book but have not seen that one. Cool!
Here's on that is coming out in August that I am SUPER excited about. I remember 3 or 4 years ago Steve Wynn talking about possible doing a memoir. So excited!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Not sure if this counts as a music bio, but, "The Basketball Diaries" by Jim Carroll is one of my all-time favorites....it chronicles his life before he started making music.
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Not sure if this counts as a music bio, but, "The Basketball Diaries" by Jim Carroll is one of my all-time favorites....it chronicles his life before he started making music.
Yeah, I think it counts! Great book! I keep my copy with music memoirs and music related books.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Not sure if this counts as a music bio, but, "The Basketball Diaries" by Jim Carroll is one of my all-time favorites....it chronicles his life before he started making music.
Yeah, I think it counts! Great book! I keep my copy with music memoirs and music related books.
The biblio-authority has spoken!
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Not sure if this counts as a music bio, but, "The Basketball Diaries" by Jim Carroll is one of my all-time favorites....it chronicles his life before he started making music.
Yeah, I think it counts! Great book! I keep my copy with music memoirs and music related books.
The biblio-authority has spoken!
LOL, thanks, Joe, I'm honored. Of course, I have to say, I sometimes think I've gotten good at this book business thing until I go to a book fair and run into guys like Ken Sanders or Bill Ewald... holy moly!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I just got Glen Matlock’s new book the other day but it’s going to be awhile before I can read it. I just need Paul Cook to write a book now.
I haven't read Steve or Glen's book but might just have to do that! Both of John Lydon's books- Rotten and Anger is an Energy- are two of my favorite music related books! And how cool that you have a signed copy of his first book-- nice!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I’m about halfway through this. It’s a good read and interesting to hear who they used to open for….some pretty shitty bands, IMO.
Geddy doesn’t badmouth too many people but he has a deep contempt for Bill Graham and isn’t much of a fan of Aerosmith. Funny, in his Black Crowes memoir, Steve Gorman said Joe Perry was about the biggest prick he’d ever met.
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I’m about halfway through this. It’s a good read and interesting to hear who they used to open for….some pretty shitty bands, IMO.
Geddy doesn’t badmouth too many people but he has a deep contempt for Bill Graham and isn’t much of a fan of Aerosmith. Funny, in his Black Crowes memoir, Steve Gorman said Joe Perry was about the biggest prick he’d ever met.
Sounds interesting. "So many books, so little time".
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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I have an even 10 Ramones books and read and love them all. Time to make it 11!
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Some great titles there (and a few to put on my reading list!)
these have been on my ipad FOREVER. the buddy who sent them says The Dirt is great….I’m not a huge fan of either the Crue or Aerosmith…I was reading another Zevon book (from the library!) but I had to quit it….it was so damn depressing! RIP Warren.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Oh man yes, we lost Warren way too soon.
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Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
I like both of Merle's books but especially the first one, Sing Me Back Home. That dude was something else! Amazing that he... well, no spoilers! It's really good!
Yes, fascinating to read about Merle's life.
It's been some time since I read Sing Me Back Home so I checked my card file to see what I liked about it. I said "I like the stories he tells about an interesting and tough life" and referred to it as "an honest memoir". Any book I refer to as "honest" means I have a lot of respect for it. I hope you find a copy and enjoy it!
Will have to check it out, thanks, Lou!
LOL, thanks, Joe, I'm honored. Of course, I have to say, I sometimes think I've gotten good at this book business thing until I go to a book fair and run into guys like Ken Sanders or Bill Ewald... holy moly!
I haven't read Steve or Glen's book but might just have to do that! Both of John Lydon's books- Rotten and Anger is an Energy- are two of my favorite music related books! And how cool that you have a signed copy of his first book-- nice!
Geddy doesn’t badmouth too many people but he has a deep contempt for Bill Graham and isn’t much of a fan of Aerosmith. Funny, in his Black Crowes memoir, Steve Gorman said Joe Perry was about the biggest prick he’d ever met.
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EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Sounds interesting.
"So many books, so little time".