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Kelly Milner

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Band-aid is OFF!!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-24-22

This outing is written with no concern for the parties involved, like it should be.
If you want to know how a band that caught lightning in a bottle disintegrated into nothing, then I would definitely suggest this one to you.
Some complain about the language but it is rock and roll and musicians tend to talk that way.
I was pleased with the book and Steve’s performance.

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Tao of Bruce

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-20-22

This outing is part philosophy and part bio.
Not a bad thing, just different.
I just came off listening to Mark Lanegan’s bio which is all open wound and no stitches.
This is Bruce giving you and the people mentioned in the book a positive representation of what he wants to allow.
He even concedes this fact at the end.
Still a good listen (he doesn’t laugh all through it like Townsend did) and a look into a fascinating man, a talented man, hell he is the boss after all.

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A Surprise of a Story

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-23-22

I was somewhat of a peripheral fan of Genesis and Phil Collins. I am more of a guitar oriented music fan but I figured that Phil would have an interesting story to tell and wow does he.
All the hard work and the success were expected but the latter part of his life and struggles with alcohol were not.
Not so much the nuts and bolts of the music industry but how it all affected him and what the demands did to him personally.
I enjoyed this outing and I think anyone would.

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Wow, Just Wow!

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-04-22

If half of these stories are true then the wind was his friend and just took him over the top and in the gutter.
I expected somewhat of a story of redemption but no, we double down on being a self absorbed prick but hey in the rock and roll world of the early eighties I guess that is what it took because most of those bands did it that way.
I would have liked some more detail in some of the stories and would have liked a more extensive ending but I guess Steve is a prick in all that he does and just ended it.
Sad to say it has caught up to him but hell, what a ride.

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Rebel Yell? More, More, more!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-27-22

I was pleasantly surprised at how articulate Billy is and how well he tells a story.
This is Billy so if you want to know, here is the story by the man himself.

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Straight On For You

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-17-22

I enjoyed this outing by Ann and Nancy more than I thought I would.
I was afraid with their vast history that it would be lacking in order to get it all in but they did a really good job of touching on all aspects.
Really enjoyed listening to them talk about their parents and how that relationship developed over the years.
Always means more when the parties involved read the book so that makes it that much more entertaining.
If you want to know the story of Heart, here it is.

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It’s Only Rock and Roll ……..

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-07-22

A really enjoyable trip through the genesis of a rock and roll band.
If you want a detailed look into how it came to be then this outing will give you the story.
Well written, researched and performed, I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book.
It takes you from the birth all the way up to the second album.
Good job!

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No Need For Foolin’

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-18-21

Really enjoyable performance of an interesting life.
Billy pulls the curtain back just enough to give you the on-site on how he became the person he is today.
Funny, heartwarming and entertaining, Billy gives you an experience.
If you want to feel a range of emotions and be entertained then this outing will do it.
This book as well as Martin Shorts’ have been my favorites.

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Wild And Crazy?

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-08-21

I grew up with Steve Martin and was looking forward to this book.
I just listened Martin Short’s book and enjoyed it thoroughly.
This outing is OK but there are no deep dives, insight into relationships or really detail that provides reasons behind the narrative.
Steve pretty much just reads the text as a news reporter with no emotion and sounds monotone and flat.
I still enjoyed the book but was left feeling like there was so much more he could have shared and been connected.
He did state he is not one to look back so maybe that is part of it.

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I Must Say I Enjoyed It

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-23-21

Marty pulls the curtain back on this one.
Great stories of friendship and family.
Marty is an inspiration in a lot of ways but mainly his ability to stay positive and channel his life experiences really stood out to me.
If you want to know about SCTV, SNL and all the characters Marty is known for, it is all there but if you want a human life lesson then please read this book.
Thanks for sharing Marty.
Well done.

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