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Live Fast, Die Young: Misadventures in Rock & Roll America First Edition
Author(s): Chris Price (Author), Joe Harland (Author)
- Publisher: Summersdale
- Publication Date: 4 May 2010
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 1849530491
- ISBN-13: 9781849530491
Book Description
Disappointed to learn that Hotel California isn’t actually in the phone book, radio producers Chris and Joe resolve to seek out the true spirit of rock and roll America. Roof down and stereo up, they drive coast to coast on a mission to ‘live the music’. They will sell their souls to the devil on the same crossroads as Robert Johnson, taste the loneliness of the ‘Wichita Lineman’ (and the fried peanut butter sandwich that finished off The King), hang out with the spirit of Johnny Cash in his own front room and, sitting on a jetty by an alligator-infested lake, sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to country-rock musician Gram Parsons. But first they must learn the ukulele, grow preposterous facial hair and fail to get into the Chateau Marmont with a rising popstar – and that’s just day one.
It’s a tale of friendship tested to the limit, great melodies, perfect lyrics and noble myths.
Editorial Reviews
Review
A book that shows how your obsessions can shape and change your life… Excellent. (James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers )
A road trip like no other, inspired by rock ‘n’ roll and hugely entertaining. (Huw Stephens, Radio 1 )
‘I howled myself silly. But like me, readers of Live Fast, Die Young will find their aching sides soothed by the heart-warming rhythms of mutual and musical harmony pulsing from two human hearts at their best.’ Diann Blakely, National Book Critics Circle, Nashville Scene, Swampland
Among those rare volumes which are not only a joy sui generis, but also – and better yet – a joy to be shared by reading aloud. Mere satire is cheap, the blood in these pages is more authentic than any Nashville approximation of Americana.’ Stanley Booth, The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones
About the Author
Joe Harland is also an award-winning radio producer, having previously been a film critic and football commentator.
