- Paperback: 322 pages
- Publisher: Rebeats Press (August 15, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1888408138
- ISBN-13: 978-1888408133
(Book). Here is a hard rock memoir essentially an authorized bio on
the endearing British rock band Humble Pie as told from the drum
throne and backstage hallways during the emerging days of the Seventies
classic rock era. In 1969, Jerry Shirley was chosen to drum in a new
band led by Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton. He had just turned 17.
Along with bassist Greg Ridley, and manager Dee Anthony, the Pie started
a 6-year journey that stormed the US and defined Arena Rock bigger
sound, bigger contracts, and bigger parties. Along the way Jerry meets
with future legends that make for a star-studded bio and rare glimpse
into the rock music industry. Written in his own voice and with a wicked
musician sense of humor, Jerry details the vibrant scene that created
the explosive sound of heavy rock. He explains how sessions were
conducted by iconic engineers like Glyn Johns and Eddie Kramer,
describes his session work with Syd Barrett and George Harrison and
tells amusing tales like drum shopping with the Who's Keith Moon. What
was it like to perform a sold-out show at Shea Stadium, play for 250,000
in Hyde Park, charter a private jet for tour, record the trend-setting
live record at the Fillmore East (that spawned the FM radio staple "I
Don't Need No Doctor"), get hyped for the stage by Dee Anthony, and deal
with the drugs and excesses of this inhibitive era of rock? This book
definitely answers those question as well as "What was it like to meet,
play, record, tour, party, and fight with cult hero Steve Marriott?" No
other book can cover it like this.
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