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.
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A thoroughly enjoyable ride through the American musical wilderness. It brings out the inner geek in every rock 'n' roll dreamer. (Zane Lowe, BBC Radio 1 )
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
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
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Chris Price has been shaping the popular music landscape for his entire career, as director of music for MTV and prior to that as an award-winning producer at Radio 1.
Joe Harland is also an award-winning radio producer, having previously been a film critic and football commentator.
Joe Harland is also an award-winning radio producer, having previously been a film critic and football commentator.
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I came to this book as a wary reader; as a 'rock 'n' roll innocent would I even understand what these two musical geeks were on about and thus be forced to abandon all hope of a good read? Well, far from it; more than pleasantly surprised and quickly hooked on finding out how the two were going to get along under the inevitable 'pressure cooker' environment of a road trip. The journey was so much more than the music, at times laugh out loud funny, at other times coming up with exquisite visual imagery, be it the Clarksdale Crossroads or the languid beauty of the quintessential southern city of Charleston. Read and, I defy you not to, enjoy.
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Holiday reading on the go, I have just completed Ronnie Wood Biography, Tony Sanchez Up and Down with the Rolling Stones, and Marianne Faithfull Memories - so on to next book, LFDY. Having read a deal about Gram Parsons, and also a book on LA Music scene etc. was not disappointed, but the best thing about this book is the lol relationship between the two bickering and arguing like sulky school boys, plus the US backdrop - which makes you want to buy a ticket and hire a car and zoom off to Monument Valley. Humour abounds, wise cracks, lol observations 'turkey jerkey' 'got the kit but still full of sht' etc. A great holiday read, will cheer you up no end, and I am keeping it to revisit. Buy it - you will love it!!
By Katieryanx
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I picked this up at the library because it seemed like a good read from the cover, and I'm loving it! Feel like I'm on the road trip with them, it never gets boring.
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Road trip document, rock n roll dream diary and a testament to a friendship forged in music but fed by so much more, Live Fast, Die Young... Read more
Published 15 months ago by sweetbillypilgrim
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Felt Like I Was Along for the Ride
What a fun book. I'm a total music freak and thoroughly enjoyed this rock and roll journey across America. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Hugo R. Traeger
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A review of the utterly fabulous and un-put-downable book Live Fast,...
First of all, there's a little story that goes with this book. The two chappies who wrote this book have a blog titled Missing Parsons, dedicated to their love of music. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2011 by Nanner
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Gram - he ain't heavy...
"Live Fast, Die Young - Misadventures in Rock and Roll America" is a square book with a round title. Read more
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Rock 'n Roll Bromance
Packed with a trunkload full of Bryson-esque self-deprecating wit, two music-obsessed Brits take their own shot at one of life's great male-bonding roadtrips; The USA... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2010 by The Good Lord
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Couldn't put it down!!!!
A wonderfully written, laugh out loud adventure in music, popular culture, obsession, the US and above all, friendship. I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on 20 July 2010 by M. Mortali
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Still smiling..
It's not often I finish a book and feel compelled to go back to the beginning and read the whole thing again but since turning the last page.. I'm still smiling!. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2010 by Ms. Meleri W. Thomas
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A splendid 'on the road' book which evokes all the magic and discovery that only a leisurely trip across a large and culturally diverse country can provide. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2010 by K. J. Harland
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Live Fast, Die Young: Misadventures in Rock & Roll America
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Published on 26 May 2010 by Felipe Filop
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This is a good book about friendship. It's also a good US road trip book...and a good rock'nroll history book with some movies thrown in too for good measure. Read more
Published on 15 May 2010 by R. A. Leaman
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