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Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley | Peter Guralnick

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Most people know about Vegas/jewel-encrusted-jumpsuit Elvis, but what about before he was really famous? This book looks at the first 24 years of his life including his early life in Tupelo, his start in the music business at Sun Records, & it runs up until he was drafted into the US army at the height of his popularity.

OutsmartYourShelf It's been painstakingly written & must have taken a huge amount of research. It's a long read & the first few chapters were a tough slog but eventually it became more interesting & was worth sticking with. In some parts of it, you feel as you're living day-by-day with Elvis, his family, & entourage & the amount of minutiae included can be a bit overwhelming. 3d

OutsmartYourShelf I felt that Colonel Parker remained a shadowy figure though & thought there would be more about him & his control over Elvis's career. 3.5🌟

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/745159643
Read 28th - 30th Nov 2024

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DieAReader 🎉🎉Awesome!! 2d

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Naltez

Searching for the Sound: My Life with the Grateful Dead | Phil Lesh

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Definitely worth listening to the audiobook version of this as Phil Lesh reads it in the only way that makes sense. Plus they sprinkle in lots of Dead tunes throughout. Lots of fun!

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suvata

Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom: The Golden Age of Rock | Nik Cohn

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3 Stars • "Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom: The Golden Age of Rock" by Nik Cohn is a pioneering book on rock 'n' roll, tracing its evolution from the 1950s to the early 1970s. Cohn highlights key artists like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix, detailing how their music and personas shaped not just musical trends but also youth culture and societal norms. ⬇️

suvata The book is renowned for its vibrant storytelling that captures the rebellious spirit of rock, its cultural impact, and its role in defining an era. Cohn's narrative style set a precedent for rock journalism, making the book a seminal work in understanding the cultural significance of rock music during its formative years. 2mo

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K.Wielechowski

The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music | Dave Grohl

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It was interesting learning more about Grohl‘s life and about the bands he was in. He is a wonderful juxtaposition of dorky kid, anti-everything rebel, and man with a heart of gold.

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