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    Suggestions for autobiography's for my christmas list

    There where a couple of threads on this in the old PE but I can't seem to locate them. Any suggestions on autobiography's? Doesn't necessarily have to be related to the music industry. I have read many related to entertainment and sports but I'm sure there are plenty out there that I'm missing. Any input is appreciated.

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    Geriatric Anomaly progeezer's Avatar
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    Arthur Lee & The Book Of Love (an authorized biography) - John Einarson
    Life - Keith Richards
    Who I Am - Pete Townsend
    Clapton the Autobiography
    "My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gladiator1634 View Post
    There where a couple of threads on this in the old PE but I can't seem to locate them.
    It would be nice to post suggestions here, but in case some don't, I bumped the thread in the OT section of PEv.2 so you can check it out there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by progeezer View Post
    Clapton the Autobiography
    Enjoyed it! Two thirds of the way through, I was thinking, "this guy was an asshole." But by the end, I admired him for turning his life around and becoming a family man and humanitarian. And now you don't have to read it!

    Also:

    Bruford: The Autobiography (In some ways, I felt like it was a book for musicians, but since I am one, I truly appreciated that!)

    Miles Davis' autobiography was good, although it was partially "The National Enquirer of jazz musicians;" he told some stories about some of my heros that I'd have rather not heard.

    The Real Frank Zappa: Not so much an autobiography as Frank just getting on his soapbox and pontificating about everything from music to politics to religion. But the man was a musical genius, social commentater and comedian, among other things; how could it NOT be good?! I've read it twice and wouldn't mind reading it a third time.

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    Neil Young - Waging Heavy Peace

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    Its not "auto" but its great Dear Boy: The Life of Keith Moon
    Bruford: The Autobiography

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    Quote Originally Posted by No Pride View Post
    Enjoyed it! Two thirds of the way through, I was thinking, "this guy was an asshole." But by the end, I admired him for turning his life around and becoming a family man and humanitarian. And now you don't have to read it!

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    Bruford: The Autobiography (In some ways, I felt like it was a book for musicians, but since I am one, I truly appreciated that!)
    I also recommend these two.
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    Gregg Allman-My Cross To Bear. OK, I'm a huge ABB fan and play in an Allman Bros. tribute band, but this is a good read, plus today is Gregg's birthday!
    Long Time Gone- David Crosby is also excellent.
    Last edited by rapidfirerob; 12-10-2012 at 11:39 AM.

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    Jerry Shirley-Best Seat in the House
    Patrick Campbell-Lyons-Psychedelic days
    Chris Spedding-Reluctant Guitar Hero

    and the best of all
    Deke Leonard-Rhinos Winos and Lunatics

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    The best rock star autobiography I've read was Long Time Gone - David Crosby

    An unbelievable journey, Keef's book comes in second.
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    Tony Iommi - Iron Man

    an easy read with nothing very contentious but entertaining nevertheless
    Permission To Rock - Volume One
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    featuring Barclay James Harvest, Fish, Marillion, Beardfish, Yes + more

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    Bruce Campbell - If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor

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    Quote Originally Posted by R. Totale III View Post
    Bruce Campbell - If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor

    Thanks for the reminder!

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    Quote Originally Posted by No Pride View Post
    Bruford: The Autobiography (In some ways, I felt like it was a book for musicians, but since I am one, I truly appreciated that!)
    Seconded. This one is outstanding, I've read it several times and found it particularly honest and engaging. What an excellent writer! The quote about Fripp's comment about wanting to bite Bruford's children's necks is simultaneously hilarious and jaw-droppingly disturbing.


    Quote Originally Posted by Zeuhlmate View Post
    Bruford: The Autobiography
    Oops, I mean thirded.


    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Bails View Post
    I also recommend these two.
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