Getting lots of good reviews. Also a nice interview on NPR this morning:
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/11/9858...evisits-a-big-life-just-shy-of-the-mainstream
What are your 5 favorite biographies/auto-biographies (BOOKS ONLY PLEASE) related to the MUSIC INDUSTRY?
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Getting lots of good reviews. Also a nice interview on NPR this morning:
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/11/9858...evisits-a-big-life-just-shy-of-the-mainstream
The following is not, strictly speaking, a biography or autobiography but it looks like this thread is not being strictly adherent to the strict definitions of those categories. Anyway, there's a serious amount of Jimmy Page's autobiography in this one. If you're a big fan of Page/Led Zeppelin then this one is not to be missed!:
This has likely already been mentioned; blame it on my failing memory if so, though it bears repeating:
Bill Bruford's autobiography is hilarious- in that wry English manner- and also very astute and enlightening. He comes off as very intelligent- not the 1st thing I think of when it comes to drummers...
He seems to have weathered the storms of stardom, success, inevitable decline, vast changes in the music business and staying true to himself and his muse amazingly well. He comes off very humble. Incredible story- to leave a band you founded just as it's becoming one of the biggest bands on earth- and to pay for that privilege!
Highly recommended even if you're not a Yes, King Crimson, Prog or Jazz fan. It's really the tale of what it's like to be a working musician. A great read!
Bill Bruford's autobiography is hilarious- in that wry English manner- and also very astute and enlightening. He comes off as very intelligent- not the 1st thing I think of when it comes to drummers...
He seems to have weathered the storms of stardom, success, inevitable decline, vast changes in the music business and staying true to himself and his muse amazingly well. He comes off very humble. Incredible story- to leave a band you founded just as it's becoming one of the biggest bands on earth- and to pay for that privilege!
Highly recommended even if you're not a Yes, King Crimson, Prog or Jazz fan. It's really the tale of what it's like to be a working musician. A great read!
"Clive: Inside the Record Business"
I bought this in paperback at the grocery store in the mid-1970s, I had previously purchased
"CBS: Reflections in a Bloodshot Eye".
The "Clive" book does mention Quadraphonics (part of his job is to review reports from CBS Labs).
Kirk Bayne
I bought this in paperback at the grocery store in the mid-1970s, I had previously purchased
"CBS: Reflections in a Bloodshot Eye".
The "Clive" book does mention Quadraphonics (part of his job is to review reports from CBS Labs).
Kirk Bayne
The double book by Julian Cope called Head-On and Repossessed is a really great read with some funny stories and history of him and the teardrop explodes.
markshan
1K Club - QQ Shooting Star
I've got to tell you all about this fantastic book I read: ""Do Stand So Close" by Jeffrey Lee Campbell.
This is the story of a guy who moved from Chapel Hill to New York City to try to make a living as a guitarist. After less than a year he was hired by Sting for his "Nothing Like The Sun" tour in 1987-1988. Reading it is like jumping into his fairy tale adventure...
Like when he played "Little Wing" on Saturday Night Live with Hiram Bullock (the guitarist who played on Sting's recording of "Little Wing") in the front row, when a mere two weeks earlier he was selling concessions on Broadway.
Like when the tour goes to Chapel Hill and Sting introduces the band and saves Jeff for last, and follows it with, "And in case you don't know who I am, I'm Jeff's friend!"
Like when, years later, he's walking down the stairs in his NYC apartment and hears a bootleg recording of Sting singing "Tempted" (the Squeeze song) coming from his neighbor's apartment - and he's the guitarist on the recording!
Now, I'll admit I found this book particularly fascinating because it appears that the author and I are practically the same age and we were doing the same thing (studying guitar at the university) when the author took this detour into a rock and roll fantasy, but I think anyone who loves music and all the spectacle and drudgery that goes with it will enjoy the book as well.
Lastly, his unforgiving candidness about his own mistakes and naivety make the journey real.
Enough from me! Go get the book!!!
Paul
This is the story of a guy who moved from Chapel Hill to New York City to try to make a living as a guitarist. After less than a year he was hired by Sting for his "Nothing Like The Sun" tour in 1987-1988. Reading it is like jumping into his fairy tale adventure...
Like when he played "Little Wing" on Saturday Night Live with Hiram Bullock (the guitarist who played on Sting's recording of "Little Wing") in the front row, when a mere two weeks earlier he was selling concessions on Broadway.
Like when the tour goes to Chapel Hill and Sting introduces the band and saves Jeff for last, and follows it with, "And in case you don't know who I am, I'm Jeff's friend!"
Like when, years later, he's walking down the stairs in his NYC apartment and hears a bootleg recording of Sting singing "Tempted" (the Squeeze song) coming from his neighbor's apartment - and he's the guitarist on the recording!
Now, I'll admit I found this book particularly fascinating because it appears that the author and I are practically the same age and we were doing the same thing (studying guitar at the university) when the author took this detour into a rock and roll fantasy, but I think anyone who loves music and all the spectacle and drudgery that goes with it will enjoy the book as well.
Lastly, his unforgiving candidness about his own mistakes and naivety make the journey real.
Enough from me! Go get the book!!!
Paul
cbmmm3
2K Club - QQ Super Nova
Just Between You and Me Myles Goodwyn of April Wine. Was an enjoyable read
musicmemorabiliashoppellc
2K Club - QQ Super Nova
Just ordered it because it’s will be a GREAT companion book for the just released EVENINGS WITH LED ZEPPELIN (the Revised & Expanded Edition) which has many cross references to this edition. I’ve also got the 1st edition….this new one is that much better!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Ordered…. it will be a fine companion book, while I listen to their live stuff.
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Bob Marley “Catch A Fire” by Timothy White.
Anything by Mark Lewisohn on the Beatles. Also “Here, There and Everywhere“ by Geoff Emerick.
musicmemorabiliashoppellc
2K Club - QQ Super Nova
If you want the ULTIMATE book if you can find it anywhere is this latest edition by the same author
Just consolidated all of my music books in one place in my listening room and I’m quite pleased with the collection. 
For those who like zooming in on collections and listening areas like I do:
For those who like zooming in on collections and listening areas like I do:
cbmmm3
2K Club - QQ Super Nova
right now I am about a third of the way through Mark Kelly's book. Keyboardist for Marillion. Its been a fair to good read so far
Nice collection. I would also highly recommend "Here, There And Everywhere" by Geoff Emerick.Just consolidated all of my music books in one place in my listening room and I’m quite pleased with the collection.
For those who like zooming in on collections and listening areas like I do:
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My friend Rafi had told me he'd get this for me but in the end I found this on ebay for $100 and SIGNED!!!! Just got it today!
madscot
1K Club - QQ Shooting Star
Dream theater - Lifting shadows is a great read
tarkusnj
400 Club - QQ All-Star
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