The Border Book Club

[zeldabjr]

I know - I hated the ending! I just went "ugh!" a bit unrealistic, too.

was so disappointed in the ending...now have no desire to see the movie...

[WalshFan88]

So I haven't posted much about rock autobios and bios lately.

I have to say, it seems like I've ready every one of them and my favorite is Joe Perry's. IMO his is the most believable, and much more down to earth than Steven Tyler's. Steven played the victim card, and made it all about him and less about the band. I want life stories, but I also want to know stuff about the band. I got that from Joe's book. While he didn't take it easy on Steven, it seemed like he was willing to take at least a little bit of the blame, anyway. It was a joy to read and I plan to read it again.

There are very few books I haven't read yet. One is Scott Weiland's. I don't know if anyone has seen the "viral" video of him recently with his solo band but it's not looking good for Scott and his wellbeing. I really feel bad for him, and I know most of it is his fault but I guess I really admired his work with Velvet Revolver. I'm not an STP fan but to me he seemed doomed form the start. I'm going to be ordering his book soon from Amazon, as well as a book by a former GnR roadie about his life with the band in their heyday.

[sodascouts]

I look forward to hearing what you think about those.

Sorry to hear Scott's looking poorly.

[NightMistBlue]

I'll check out Joe "F'n" Perry's book. I enjoyed Steven's autobiography too - it was offensive in a few places (as one would expect, really), but also frequently hilarious and fascinating. His love of music comes through on every page. I was amazed at all the people/bands he met and opened for in his pre-Aerosmith career.

My next one up to bat is Carole King's "Natural Woman."

[AlreadyGone95]

I need to read more. I'm still on "Heaven is Under our Feet". I'm up to Robert Redford's essay. I've enjoyed most of it so far. (Bette Midler's was the worst. Wayy over the top).

As far as rock bios and autobios go, my favorites are Sammy Hagar's Red: my uncensored life in rock (note: very uncensored) and Free: Heavy Load.

I don't know what I'll read next. The library is too far away(nearest one is 16 miles away.) and I don't have a kindle, so I have to buy books when I can.

[Brooke]

I liked Steven Tyler's book pretty well. Yes, very eye-opening, but it is Steven Tyler...... And I think he is such a talented song writer, or word smith, as he calls it, and what a wildman! Such an entertainer!

I will have to get Joe Perry's. Sounds interesting!

[NightMistBlue]

Irving Azoff and the Eagles get a lot of mentions in "The Mansion on the Hill: Dylan, Young, Geffen, Springsteen and the Head-on Collision of Rock and Commerce," by Fred Goodman. Has anyone here read that? If the library has it, I may check it out - if only to pick out the references to our guys. I'm sure the author rakes them over the coals for their alleged greed.

AG, was Azoff mentioned in the Sammy Hagar book as well? It doesn't have an index, but the book came up in a search of Irving's name on Amazon.

[AlreadyGone95]

AG, was Azoff mentioned in the Sammy Hagar book as well? It doesn't have an index, but the book came up in a search of Irving's name on Amazon.

I think so. It's been awhile since I read the book. I'll have to skim over later tonight and get back to you on that.

[L101]

I liked Steven Tyler's book pretty well. Yes, very eye-opening, but it is Steven Tyler...... And I think he is such a talented song writer, or word smith, as he calls it, and what a wildman! Such an entertainer!

I will have to get Joe Perry's. Sounds interesting!

After reading this, I've just bought Steven Tyler's book!! Yeahhhhh, a nice entertaining read to look forward to

[Brooke]

After reading this, I've just bought Steven Tyler's book!! Yeahhhhh, a nice entertaining read to look forward to

I hope you like it, Lacken. Even though ST is such a crazy man, I love his music! And his life story is very entertaining!