The Storyteller
Tales of Life and Music
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4.5 • 190 Ratings
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- £6.99
Publisher Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 BESTSELLER * ONE OF NME's BEST MUSIC BOOKS OF 2021 * ONE OF VARIETY'S BEST MUSIC BOOKS OF 2021 * INCLUDED IN AUDIBLE'S BEST OF THE YEAR LIST
So, I’ve written a book.
Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (‘It’s a piece of cake! Just do four hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!’), I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I’ve recorded and can’t wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child.
This certainly doesn’t mean that I’m quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it’s like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Sixteen-time Grammy-winner Grohl cranks the story of his life to full volume in this exciting debut chronicling his rock 'n' roll career. Growing up in the 1970s in the suburbs of Springfield, Va.—a "Wonder Bread existence"—Grohl followed the sound of drumming all the way to the stage, from jamming with friends in high school to playing in the D.C. hardcore punk band Scream, joining Kurt Cobain's Nirvana in 1990, and eventually fronting his band, the Foo Fighters. Grohl's uninterested in regaling readers with tales of backstage debauchery; instead, he candidly shares his reverence for the enduring power of music. As a teenager, he writes, it became his religion, "the rock stars my saints, and their songs my hymns." By the time he turned 22, he was traveling the world with Nirvana. After the shock of Cobain's 1994 suicide subsided, Grohl focused on the Foo Fighters and began touring internationally again, while raising three girls with his wife ("music and family intertwined"). Reflecting on his fame, Grohl writes, "I have never taken a single moment of it for granted." Paired with his sparkling wit, this humility is what makes Grohl's soulful story a cut above typical rock memoirs. There isn't a dull moment here.
Customer Reviews
See AllFascinating read!
Could not put it down, and was over far too quickly!
Absolutely love this autobiography. Dave gave real insight into his journey, thoughts, and feelings.
The raw honesty throughout the book makes it incredibly relatable and engaging. From the very beginning, Dave opens up about his struggles, triumphs, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. What sets this autobiography apart is the way he not only recounts the events of his life but also delves into the emotions and motivations behind them.
It's not just a story of success; it's a story of resilience, vulnerability, and self-discovery. His reflections on the challenges he faced, both personal and professional, offer valuable lessons on perseverance and staying true to oneself. Each chapter feels like a conversation, making it easy to connect with his experiences on a deeper level.
Whether you're a fan of his work or just someone looking for inspiration, this book delivers on all fronts.
A glimpse into the life of a legend
As you’d expect with the life he has lived you get the unbelievable highs and lows of a legendary rock star. Great family man and a man of the people.