
Deal
My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead
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Peter Berkrot
On their 50th anniversary comes a groundbreaking rock-and-roll memoir by one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead.
The Grateful Dead are perhaps the most legendary American rock band of all time. For 30 years, beginning in the hippie scene of San Francisco in 1965, they were a musical institution, the original jam band that broke new ground in so many ways. From the music to their live-concert sound systems and fan recordings, they were forward-thinking champions of artistic control and outlaw artists who marched to the beat of their own drums.
Bill Kreutzmann, one of their founding members and drummer for every one of their over 2,300-odd concerts, has written an unflinching and wild account of playing in the greatest improvisational band of all time. Everything a rock music fan would expect is here, but what sets this apart is Bill's incredible life of adventure, which was at the heart of the Grateful Dead experience. This was a band that knew no limits, and Bill lived life to the fullest, pushing the boundaries of drugs, drums, and high times, through devastating tragedy and remarkable triumph.
But at this book's beating heart is the music - theirs and others. Some of the greatest musicians and concerts were a part of the Grateful Dead's career, from sharing the stage with Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, and the Who, to playing in the Acid Tests, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, and Altamont. Bill's life is a chronicle of American music and pop-culture history, and his epic personal journey is one of sonic discovery and thrilling experiences.
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Where does Deal rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I read mostly biographies of Rock N Roll Legends. I am a light Grateful Dead fan. It didn't' matter. Its a great perspective to a very talented drummer from start to current. What makes these books great is how honest the writer is.What other book might you compare Deal to and why?
I would compare this to any other Rock N Roll biography.What does Peter Berkrot bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He represented well of what Bill could sound like it. Sort of wild and biker guy.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
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Great book, I would recommend it.Even If Your Not Into The Grateful Dead.
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Thank you Bill for sharing your wonderful story with us all.
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good listen
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a long strange trip in the best way
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Great Book! Highly recommend
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A completely different viewpoint from other Grateful Dead books
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Ultimate Detailed Grateful Dead History
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Bill's a Cool Cat
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Great book Horrible narration
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great history
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