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Waiting on the Moon

Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses

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Waiting on the Moon

By: Peter Wolf
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In the tradition of classic collections of observations and musings such as Christopher Isherwood’s I Am a Camera and Truman Capote’s The Dogs Bark, Waiting on the Moon is a treasure trove of vignettes from a legendary musical figure whose career spans more than six decades and is still going strong.

Peter Wolf grew up in the Bronx, a child of “fellow travelers” whose artistic inclinations influenced both his love of music and his initial desire to become a painter. Stories of his loving and sometimes eccentric parents complement scenes depicting a very young Bob Dylan as he arrived on the Greenwich Village folk scene. Reflections on Wolf’s studies in Boston—where he shared an apartment with David Lynch—are braided with accounts of first love, an untraditional literary education, and early musical influences such as Muddy Waters.

After Wolf joined the J. Geils Band as their front man and his musical fame grew, he rubbed shoulders with other notables who left significant impressions on him, including members of the Rolling Stones, Sly Stone, Tennessee Williams, Alfred Hitchcock, and Van Morrison. Wolf’s marriage to Faye Dunaway is presented in a clear yet balanced and nuanced light.

Told with gentle humor and often heart-rending poignancy, the word portraits in Waiting on the Moon provide a revealing glimpse of artists, writers, actors, and musicians as they work—the creative forces that drive them to achievement; the demons they battle; the patterns of their human relationships. They are meant to inspire not only empathy but also admiration. Like Isherwood, Wolf remains “a camera with its shutter open.”

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Waiting on the Moon is the page-turner of the decade. It’s as if my three favorite memoirs—The Kid Stays in the Picture, Running With Scissors, and Permanent Midnight—all got together and made a big, healthy, hilariously fucked-up kid who somehow managed to outdo them all.”—Peter Farrelly, Academy Award winning director and writer

"Arriving home from my 114th tour date, Peter's book has kept me wonderful company. As the eastern sun rises through my airplane window, the warmth of its rays reminds me of the love of life and living so beautifully expressed in his writing."—Bruce Springsteen

“This is the book I’ve been hoping Peter would write since we walked the streets of Paris together, back in the 20th Century. A true account of his life, love and music told with unique humor and rare humility.”—Elvis Costello
Fascinating Stories • Entertaining Anecdotes • Fantastic Narration • Masterful Storytelling • Remarkable Encounters
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Loved listening to Peter Wolf tell his story. I have seen the JGeils perform once in my life that was with Prince and the Rolling Stones in LA yes that time! Anyways great listen !! Thanks Peter ! Good job!

Always been a fan!

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This book is beautifully written and was exactly how an audio book should be “performed”. Mr. Wolf didn’t just read his book but painted a picture in my mind with his perfectly chosen words and his wonderful renditions of the voices he channeled. Such a delight to hear! I want to hear it again and I will be sharing with everyone I know! Bravo Mr Wolf! What a life you have lived! Thank you for sharing.

One of the best audio books ever!

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I was never much of a fan of the J Giles band and I wasn’t aware of how deeply entrenched in the rock ‘n’ roll fabric of America Peter was. This guy knows everybody! Well written and well read by the author.

What a life!

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My goodness. Where do I begin describing this delicious book? Peter Wolf is a masterful storyteller and has lived an extraordinary life full of humor, chutzpah and heartbreak. I’m in awe of the depth and breath of famous people he’s encountered in his life. His stories are entertaining and he has an uncanny ability to mimic other people’s speech patterns made me feel like I was right there with him in the room. I just finished the book and am so sad it’s over. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

Like an Extended Visit w the Coolest Friend You Ever Had.

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loved this book, not a boring time to be had. love how peter reads the book

a true rock star

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Fantastic book. A well written, entertaining, narrative of an American artist’s life. Peter’s narration is a fantastic benefit of the audio book.

Peter Wolf’s heart felt narration

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If everything that happens in this story is true, then Peter Wolf has had a more connected life than Forrest Gump. I'm not quite done with it yet, but so far it is very entertaining. At first, I almost gave up on it because Peter's reading cadence reminded me of Jimmy Durante's narration of the ancient Christmas Classic cartoon of Frosty the Snowman. That being said, after the first few chapters, I really got into it. His stories are riveting and borderline fantastic. He crosses paths with members of the Beatles and Stones, infamous actors and politicians and so many others. He has near death experiences as well as being the wrong place at the very wrong time. Anyway, I highly recommend this one, don't give up, give the narration a chance and I think you will be rewarded.

Did Pete know EVERYONE?? What a life Mr. Wolf had

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Anyone who only thinks of Peter Wolf as the singer of "Centerfold" and "Love Stinks" is missing out on a life filled with the most interesting people on the planet. From Bob Dylan to Merle Haggard, Wolf has had history with them all. This is his story.

Who knew Peter Wolf knew EVERYONE?

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His voice and his stories took me to places I had never been before. It was a discovery. My children who are now adults and Boston born, followed him as huge fans.
I also knew a famous photographer, Marie Cosindas, who had photographed him and Faye when they were married. His anecdotes about these famous people and most particularly the musicians were an absolute delight. What surprised me the most was the vast number of books he had read and classical music that he actually enjoyed.
A good lesson for me about not putting people outside my circle in a box.
Keep writing, Mr. Wolf, you are gifted.

A VOICE IN BOSTON

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Peter Wolf knows how to tell a story. You feel like you were part of his life and escapades.

fantastic read

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