I have just finished what might be my favorite autobiography ever! As you may recall from previous posts, I love autobiographies, biographies, journals, etc. It’s just fascinating to me to be able to peek into someone’s life and hear their stories. I’ve also been involved in the music business in some way shape or form for most of my life. So when I heard an interview with Danny Goldberg and he mentioned that he had a new book coming out, I signed myself right up and was first on the list when it arrived at the library last week (and after reading I think I might buy it so I can own it forever and ever). Danny has worked with some artists that you may have heard of. Like Led Zepplin, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Nirvana and Warren Zevon. This guy has been in the front row behind the scenes for some of the greatest (and saddest) moments in music history. He’s done everything from PR to A&R and the ultimate baby sitting gig, artist management. I am in awe of anyone that could be involved with half of what he is in just one of the eleven chapters in this book. The stories just kept going and going, each one more interesting than the last. And he manages to pull it off without sounding like an asshole which is another great accomplishment as far as I’m concerned. I laughed, I cried and enjoyed every page of it. So if you’re a music fan or interested in what goes on behind the scenes in the music biz, check it out. You won’t be disappointed! Oh, and my favorite thing is that after reading 288 pages about his life, there’s an “About the Author” on page 289 which summarizes what you just read into one short paragraph. That made me laugh….
