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Title: Gallagher, Marriott, Derringer, Trower: Their Lives and Music by Dan Muise ISBN: 0-634-02956-8 Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Pub. Date: April, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Guitar Heroes
Comment: The book is worth getting for any fan of these four talented guitarists. Its strength is the author's decision to allow the artists themselves, band members, producers, managers, lovers, family members, and friends to talk freely and at length about the musicians' lives and their work. This hands-off approach results in candid portraits of the artists, as well as a realistic glimpse into the murky world of the music business. The interviewees are very forthcoming, which is particularly refreshing and at times quite funny. In the section on Robin Trower, Derek Sutton, his manager and former head of U.S. operations with Chrysalis Records, responds as follows to the author's question about whether at times management deliberately set out to fool musicians: "I think you're giving too much credit for intelligence to the managers. You have to remember, I've said this before and I'll say it again, there aren't a lot of very bright people in this business." Sutton's acerbic snapshots of the members of Procol Harum, the band Trower was in before he went solo, are on par with the best scenes from Spinal Tap.
The chronological accounts of the guitarists' careers keep the narrative clear. At times, however, some of the responses could have been edited a bit more, since a few of the interviewees drift off topic. Also, occasionally transitions from one interview to the next are too abrupt. This could have been averted by more editorial comments connecting each piece with the whole. Finally, while the conclusion to the chapter on Rory Gallagher is moving, the conclusion to the section on Robin Trower is too brusque, especially since this is the conclusion of the book. A postscript to the volume, similar to the author's brief but effective preface, would have been a good idea.
Rating: 5
Summary: Take 'em or leave 'em! The good & bad of Steve!
Comment: The chapter on Steve Marriott is worth getting the book alone. I've played in bands back in the 70's & 80's that played songs by all four guys and it was great reading. To hear Frampton, Ridley and Shirley talk about "Gilded Splinters", the "Whiskey A Go Go" gigs (which I have a CD of), the Filmore plus the induction of Clempson into the band is something every Pie fan should have! It's just sad that all the books,CDs and videos came out long after Steve has moved on, but at least we HAVE them now!
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Rating: 5
Summary: This Book Is Great
Comment: Just a quick note to let you know that this book, for the real rock and roll historian who wants to know about these artists, is incredible. The year by year breakdown and the expansive interviews with all the various musicians paints a really broad picture of just how the insane business that is the music business works. Great stuff.
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Title:Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour 1974 ASIN: B00005NNSP Publisher: Bmg Special Products Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $13.48 |
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Title: Rory Gallagher: A Biography by Jean-Noel Coghe, Lorna Carson, Brian Steer ISBN: 1856353877 Publisher: Mercier Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Jeff Beck: Crazy Fingers by Annette Carson ISBN: 0879306327 Publisher: Backbeat Books Pub. Date: 28 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Roy Buchanan: American Axe by Phil Carson ISBN: 0879306394 Publisher: Backbeat Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title:The Life and Times of Steve Marriott ASIN: B00004Y57A Publisher: Pioneer Video Pub. Date: 07 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $22.48 |
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