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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 world in Starship 1, the bands own Boeing 720 jet, Hughes enthusiastically embraced the rock superstar s lifestyle while playing on three Purple albums, including the classic Burn. When the band split in 1976 Hughes embarked on a breakneck run of solo albums, collaborations and even a brief, chaotic spell fronting Black Sabbath. All of this was accompanied by cocaine psychosis, crack addiction and other excesses, before Hughes survived a clean-up-or-die crisis, and embarked on a reinvigorated solo career enriched by a survivor s wisdom. In his autobiography, Hughes talks us through this whirlwind of a life with unflinching honesty and good humour, taking us right up to date with his triumphant re-emergence in current super-group Black Country Communion.
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Vocalist, bass guitarist and songwriter Glenn Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. Stevie Wonder once called Hughes his favourite white singer. First breaking through in the early 70s with Trapeze, Hughes subsequently joined Deep Purple, and has since collaborated with Tommy Iommi, the KLF and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, alongside regular solo projects. In 2010 Glenn formed the acclaimed Black Country Communion. This is his first book. Joel McIver is the author of many books on rock music, including a bestselling biography of Metallica and books about Slayer, Black Sabbath and Queens Of The Stone Age. His 2009 biography of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton (To Live Is To Die: The Life And Death Of Cliff Burton) was nominated as the music book of the year by several reviewers. McIver also contributes to music and film magazines such as Rolling Stone and Classic Rock.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book for Christmas and I read it really quickly. When others say it isn't well written, I think that's because you can tell it's in his own words and I think that's a nice quality. Some books I've read recently ie Vince Neil from Motley - felt as if the person had been interviewed and then never went near the book again and you never felt close to what was being described, with this book you do, and you know he is being honest. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I will read it again. What a journey this guy has been on, he did well to come out the other side, unlike Tommy Bolin who sadly didnt. Lots of info on David Coverdale and Ritchie Blackmore and background stories you would never have known. Fabulous book - would recommend!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have followed Glenn Hughes career since I was a teenager back in the seventies. The autobiography was due to come out a couple of years ago but was held back in order that a short section on Black Country Communion could be tagged on. It is the story of a man whose life spirals out of control, and comes back from the edge and is grateful for every day. The book has clearly been put together over a prolonged period of time though a series of interviews with the co-writer and it shows. The editing is sloppy as several stories are retold more than once and the sequence of events flits back and too, but do not let this put you off as it is one of the most honest rock biographies you will ever read
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought for my husband as a Christmas present. He is a massive fan. He'd read the book by 27th Dec and although it was n't written that well, he still enjoyed it and found it very interesting.
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Compelling....
this is an incredibly compelling book that details the 'roller coaster' life of the man known as 'The Voice of Rock'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Michael Dowson
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Looking forward reading this book, but may be a while as I have lost my eyesight just hope I get it back.
Merry Christmas to all...XXX.
Merry Christmas to all...XXX.
Published 5 months ago by J. Barker
Happy he is still around
Glen Hughes is and must be the luckiest man alive, not only is he a local lad but if you havnt read this book its well worth a read, i bought it for my husband for christmas he... Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. A. Charlesworth
no topic or mars barred
This is one of the most frank and open books that I've ever read. Glenn leaves no stone unturned. He's totally honest about his drug taking days. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cicero
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