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Glenn Hughes: The Autobiography - From Deep Purple to Black Country Communion
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Glenn Hughes
,
Joel McIver
Vocalist, bassist and songwriter Glenn Hughes is a living, breathing personification of British rock, and the arc of his career and attendant lifestyle make for a compelling story. Starting with the Midlands beat combo Finders Keepers in the 1960s, he formed acclaimed funk-rock band Trapeze in the early 70s before joining Deep Purple at their commercial peak. Flying the wo
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Paperback
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254 pages
Published
November 1st 2011
by Jawbone Press
(first published June 1st 2010)
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One of the greatest singers and musicians in rock history.
Yes... it's another "rock star" book. So it's loaded with drugs. For fans of his music, it's all about the music. You'd think a musician's story would be all about the music, too, right? But his book shows how drugs got in the way, and for him, it became all about the drugs.
Truthfully one of the most talented musicians to come out of the hard rock scene of the 70's, but not really a metal guy at all. You cannot read this without gaining a ...more
Yes... it's another "rock star" book. So it's loaded with drugs. For fans of his music, it's all about the music. You'd think a musician's story would be all about the music, too, right? But his book shows how drugs got in the way, and for him, it became all about the drugs.
Truthfully one of the most talented musicians to come out of the hard rock scene of the 70's, but not really a metal guy at all. You cannot read this without gaining a ...more
If you know who Glenn Hughes is, you will not be disappointed in this autobiography. It's more of a chronicle of drug use than music . . . but it cleared many things up for me regarding his time in Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. A great read for fans of GH.
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2.5 stars actually
Quick take: The story of Hughes’ rise to fame, descent into total drug addiction and eventual recovery.
Description: Glen Hughes joined the English rock band Deep Purple when they were at their peak. He was a highly talented singer, songwriter and bassist and had previously spent six years in the band Trapeze, but as part of Deep Purple he immediately achieved worldwide fame. After two years Deep Purple split up and Hughes then went on ...more
2.5 stars actually
Quick take: The story of Hughes’ rise to fame, descent into total drug addiction and eventual recovery.
Description: Glen Hughes joined the English rock band Deep Purple when they were at their peak. He was a highly talented singer, songwriter and bassist and had previously spent six years in the band Trapeze, but as part of Deep Purple he immediately achieved worldwide fame. After two years Deep Purple split up and Hughes then went on ...more
Disappointing overall. Too much drugs and not enough rock n roll...
He Is The Music!
Glenn is a Rock God among men who has stood the test of time. reading about his ups and downs, shows, simply, the kind of man he is. His music has carried me through good and bad times in my life. His Bass playing, has inspired me to want to be better at my own playing.
Really after all is said and done, and at the end of the day, this is a must read. The only down side is, there's no longer Black Country Communion, to rock our world's, we have, California Breed, to pick up where ...more
Glenn is a Rock God among men who has stood the test of time. reading about his ups and downs, shows, simply, the kind of man he is. His music has carried me through good and bad times in my life. His Bass playing, has inspired me to want to be better at my own playing.
Really after all is said and done, and at the end of the day, this is a must read. The only down side is, there's no longer Black Country Communion, to rock our world's, we have, California Breed, to pick up where ...more
The writing itself was a bit all over the place but it was great to hear from one of the strongest rock vocalists. I didn't even know about Glenn Hughes' music until I first heard Black. Country Communion. What an amazing band. It's so good to hear new music from the classic rock genre. Glenn was a member of Deep Purple along with David. Coverdale of Whitesnake. Who knew? Not me for sure. Anyway, when Purple broke up, Glenn basically dropped off the radar for decades, in a drug fueled lifestyle,
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Though I can't believe what Glenn subjected himself to for all those years, I am glad that he made it through to the other side.
I found many parts of the book to be incredibly sad. The end result, however is a great story of how he lifted himself out of the pit of drug abuse.
I really feel that this book would be a great read, not only for those looking for enlightenment in the concept of working in the music industry, but also for those looking for strength in getting out of a life of drug and ...more
I found many parts of the book to be incredibly sad. The end result, however is a great story of how he lifted himself out of the pit of drug abuse.
I really feel that this book would be a great read, not only for those looking for enlightenment in the concept of working in the music industry, but also for those looking for strength in getting out of a life of drug and ...more
This is one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I didn't know most of this about Glenn Hughes. The guy had it pretty bad as the flip side to his brilliant career. Bravo to him and his writing plebe Joel McIver for such an in-depth, great read.
a very grippin and emotional tale of one of the biggest inspirations in my life
As a 12-step memoir I give it 4 stars, but the ghost-writing is kind of toneless. I did read it in 2 sittings though.
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English rock bassist and vocalist, best known for playing bass and performing vocals for rock pioneers Trapeze, the Mk. III and IV line-ups of Deep Purple and briefly fronting Black Sabbath in the mid-1980s
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