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From the moment their hugely influential 1978 debut landed, Van Halen set a high bar for the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, creating an entirely new style of post-'60s hard rock and becoming the quintessential rock band of the 1980s. But the high-flying success was fraught with difficulty, as Eddie struggled with alcohol and drug addiction while simultaneously battling David Lee Roth over the musical direction of the band, eventually taking the band in an entirely new direction with Sammy Hagar and scaling new heights, before that iteration of Van Halen disintegrated.
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Please don't read other audible books
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By: Paul Brannigan
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Light & Shade
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- By: Brad Tolinski
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More than 30 years after disbanding in 1980, Led Zeppelin continues to be celebrated for its artistic achievements, broad musical influence, and commercial success. The band's notorious exploits have been chronicled in bestselling books; yet none of the individual members of the band has penned a memoir nor cooperated to any degree with the press or a biographer.
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Production History, FY!
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By: Brad Tolinski
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Walk This Way
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- By: Geoff Edgers
- Narrated by: Geoff Edgers
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Washington Post staff writer Geoff Edgers takes a deep dive into the story behind "Walk This Way", Aerosmith and Run-DMC's legendary, groundbreaking mashup that forever changed music.
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A MUST LISTEN/READ
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My Life in Dire Straits
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One of the most successful music acts of all time, Dire Straits filled stadiums around the world. Their albums sold hundreds of millions of copies and their music - classics like “Sultans of Swing”, “Romeo and Juliet", “Money for Nothing”, and “Brothers in Arms” - is still played on every continent today. There was, quite simply, no bigger band on the planet throughout the '80s. In this powerful and entertaining memoir, founding member John Illsley gives the inside track on the most successful rock band of their time.
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Great book
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Fornication
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Despite an epic reputation for exhibitionism, drug taking, and drunkenness, through it all the Chili Peppers have continued to produce records that shock, challenge, and intrigue their fans. Jeff Apter tells the complete Red Hot Chili Peppers story, from their first meeting at a Los Angeles high school to the creation of such career-defining albums as BloodSugarSexMagik, Californication and By The Way.
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Cabron
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Yngwie Malmsteen's revolutionary guitar style - combining elements of classical music with the speed and volume of heavy metal - made him a staple of the 80s rock scene. Decades later, he's still a legend among guitarists, having sold 11 million albums and influenced generations of rockers since. In Relentless, Malmsteen shares his personal story, from the moment he burst onto the scene seemingly out of nowhere in the early 80s to become a household name in the annals of heavy metal.
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yngwie rules!
- By Chief on 02-23-21
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In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound and included "Come Together", "Something", and "Here Comes the Sun", which all emerged as classics. Womack's colorful retelling of how this landmark album was written and recorded is a treat for fans of the Beatles. Solid State takes listeners back to 1969 and into EMI's Abbey Road Studios, which boasted an advanced solid state transistor mixing desk.
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It's all about the recording studios
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The Wrecking Crew
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If you were a fan of popular music in the 1960s and early '70s, you were a fan of the Wrecking Crew - whether you knew it or not. On hit record after hit record by everyone from the Byrds, the Beach Boys, and the Monkees to the Grass Roots, the 5th Dimension, Sonny & Cher, and Simon & Garfunkel, this collection of West Coast studio musicians from diverse backgrounds established themselves as the driving sound of pop music - sometimes over the objection of actual band members....
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Left Guessing
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Let’s Go Crazy
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A Must-Read For Any PRINCE Fan
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All These Things That I've Done
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Matt Pinfield is the ultimate music fan. He's the guy who knows every song, artist, and musical riff ever recorded, down to the most obscure band's B-side single on its vinyl-only EP import. As a child, music helped Pinfield make sense of the world. Later he would approach his music idols after concerts and explain why he loved their music. As an adult, rock music inspired his career, fueled relationships, and, at times, became a life raft.
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great listen
- By nilda v. on 08-28-20
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- Finn Whittaker
- 01-08-21
Very interesting and also moving
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! It gave great information on Chris’ life and career and introduced me to a lot of great material that I hadn’t listened to yet. Is well written and gets very emotional towards the end. Seems like the author did his homework. The narrated did a good job as well. He spoke in a way that conveyed emotion (not just monotone) so that it kind of felt like he was the one whose story it was. Loved the accents too. Gave me a bit of a chuckle. Anyway awesome story definitely give it a listen if you are into sound garden (and if you’re not, still listen to it and let it get you into sound garden).
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- Anonymous User
- 04-15-21
tragic loss
still my all time favorite singer who ever lived . Gone but never forgotten.
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- Russ Skains
- 09-15-21
A Generational Singer and Entertainer
I enjoyed the backstory about his family and how he grew up in Seattle.
The development of his grunge family network is fascinating. Many of them impacting the world musical presence.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-15-21
An ok performance to a fantastic book
As good as this book is, I can't get away from the deadpan sounding narrator.
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- Joe Izzo
- 02-09-22
Total F**king pleasure!
I’m a music fanatic and I’ve checked out a lot of these biographies on Audible. I knew very little about Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, or Audioslave. I didn’t even realize how popular they were, it seems like a Stone video has close to 1 billion views. It was great to hear the sequence of album is being released and to listen to them in conjunction with the book. The narrator was fine but whoever told him to talk with an English accent needs their head examined. Ha ha I recommend the book.
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- Adrian A. Fernandez
- 09-16-21
Great Book For Fans of Chris Cornell
Grunge and the Seattle sound was such an important influence in my life.
I finally got to see Chris Cornell play live at the historic Florida Theater in Jacksonville, FL on his final “Higher Truth” tour June 17, 2016. (On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.)
The songs played that night were: Before We Disappear /Can't Change Me /Til the Sun Comes Back Around /Nothing Compares 2 U (Prince cover) /Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart /The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan cover) /Josephine /Fell on Black Days /Soundgarden song) /Doesn't Remind Me /(Audioslave song) /Say Hello 2 Heaven (Temple of the Dog song) /Blow Up the Outside World /(Soundgarden song) /Let Your Eyes Wander /Sunshower /Rusty Cage (Soundgarden song) /Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden song) /I Am the Highway (Audioslave song) /Misery Chain /Hunger Strike (Temple of the Dog song) One /(U2 cover) /A Day in the Life (The Beatles cover) /Seasons /Higher Truth
With input from those who knew and worked with him—together with his own words—Total F*cking Godhead recounts the rise of Chris Cornell and his immortal band Soundgarden as they emerged from the 1980s post-punk underground to dominate popular culture in the ’90s alongside Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, and Nirvana.
This book celebrates the music of Pacific Northwest while at the same time transporting you to that era when we were younger and more carefree.
Chris Cornell died May 18, 2017 less than a year after I saw him on the solo tour. Cornell's grave at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is close to my paternal grandparents are resting. So, I stop by to say hello while in the city.
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- Pasmore
- 02-09-21
I can’t say enough
So I won’t. It’s a great listen for anyone who loved that era of music. Chris’s gift was heartfelt and honest. That’s all I really want from a musician. This book tells the story of the music and it’s making in a subtle and easy manner and shows respect for everyone then and those left to live without him.
Thank you Corbin.
O.G.G
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- 07-20-22
Total F*cking Package
This audiobook is a must for anyone who has ever had an even passing admiration for Chris Cornell. It’s no frills, it tells the story how it happened in a very straightforward way, while still sparking nostalgia and appreciation for the era and the region and the music that became part of our national identity and, with the exception of Eddie Vedder, tells the story of the leader of that cultural movement and his evolution, for better or worse. 99% of the story is about his life, not his death, but Cornell‘s fate in the end is treated with a profound and poetic sense of reverence. This is one I’ll listen to again.
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- Alexander Georgiades
- 01-17-23
Good book
Good book, learned more about a great artist. Book made me go back and listen to a whole bunch of his material. Narrator average, IMO
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- Stuart Brkn Johns
- 02-15-23
Wonderfully done
Total F*king Go Ahead: The Biography of Chris Cornell" is an incredibly well-written and captivating book that offers an in-depth look into the life of one of the most iconic and talented musicians of our time. The author, Corbin Reiff, has done an excellent job of researching and compiling the many facets of Chris Cornell's life, from his early beginnings in Seattle to his rise to fame as the frontman of Soundgarden and later with Audioslave.
Reiff's writing style is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Cornell's creative process, personal struggles, and his unwavering dedication to his craft. The book is packed with fascinating details and anecdotes that shed light on Cornell's life, including his early influences, his songwriting methods, and his collaborations with other musicians.
One of the standout features of this book is its honest portrayal of Cornell's struggles with addiction and mental health. Reiff does not shy away from these difficult topics, but instead offers a sensitive and insightful perspective that is both respectful and informative. The book also provides an intimate look at Cornell's relationships with his family, friends, and fellow musicians, which further adds to the depth of the story.
Overall, "Total F*king Go Ahead" is a must-read for any fan of Chris Cornell or anyone interested in the history of grunge and alternative rock music. Reiff's writing is both compelling and informative, and he does an excellent job of honoring Cornell's legacy while also providing a nuanced and honest portrait of the man behind the music. This book is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our time and a truly fantastic read.
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