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Discover the riveting memoir of legendary drummer Matt Sorum in 'Double Talkin' Jive', an essential read for avid rock fans and music enthusiasts alike. This incredible rock biography takes you on an intimate journey behind the scenes of Sorum's life and career, from his childhood aspirations of drumming like Ringo Starr to facing the challenges of superstardom. With each turn of the page, readers are treated to candid stories of Sorum's rise to fame, including candid reflections on his time with iconic bands like Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver.
The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee opens up about his struggles with drugs, alcohol, and the harsh realities of life within the music industry. 'Double Talkin' Jive' delves into Sorum's transformative experiences, detailing the adrenaline-fueled world of rock 'n' roll, and the pressures that accompany fame. An honesty-filled account, this book includes anecdotes involving rock legends like Axl Rose, Slash, and many more, painting a colorful portrait of an extraordinary life.
Whether you're a long-time fan of Sorum or a newcomer to his music, you'll find invaluable insights into the highs and lows of making it in the industry. With its richly detailed narrative, 'Double Talkin' Jive' is a must-have for any bookshelf.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644282212
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2022
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note that once you place the order, we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644282212
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2022
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Description:
In Double Talkin’ Jive legendary drummer Matt Sorum takes music lovers behind the scenes of a remarkable life in rock. Sorum, whose albums have sold tens of millions of copies around the world, provides an honest, engaging account of the highs and lows of superstardom. Sorum recounts his childhood years idolizing Ringo Starr and surviving an abusive stepfather. After leaving high school, Sorum sold pot to get by. Over time, his drug dealing escalated to smuggling large quantities of cocaine, a career that came to a halt following a dramatic shoot-out. Sorum fled his old life and settled in Hollywood, where he’d enjoy a rapid ascension to rock ’n’ roll immortality. He caught his big break drumming for The Cult, and only a year later was invited to join Guns N’ Roses, with whom he’d record two of rock’s most iconic albums: Use Your Illusion I and II.The Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee & Grammy Award winning Sorum opens up with forthright honesty, sharing anecdotes from his time touring the globe, battling drug and alcohol addiction, as well as working with Axl Rose, one of the greatest frontmen in rock, Slash and the rest of the GN'R team. His career with The Cult, Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Motörhead, the Hollywood Vampires, and Kings of Chaos costars an ensemble of rock royalty, from Billy Idol to Steven Tyler, Billy F Gibbons, and Alice Cooper.Double Talkin’ Jive goes beyond the clichés of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll, telling the very human story of what it takes to make it in music, and the toll stardom exacts from those who achieve success. Sorum invites fans to rev
The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee opens up about his struggles with drugs, alcohol, and the harsh realities of life within the music industry. 'Double Talkin' Jive' delves into Sorum's transformative experiences, detailing the adrenaline-fueled world of rock 'n' roll, and the pressures that accompany fame. An honesty-filled account, this book includes anecdotes involving rock legends like Axl Rose, Slash, and many more, painting a colorful portrait of an extraordinary life.
Whether you're a long-time fan of Sorum or a newcomer to his music, you'll find invaluable insights into the highs and lows of making it in the industry. With its richly detailed narrative, 'Double Talkin' Jive' is a must-have for any bookshelf.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644282212
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2022
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note that once you place the order, we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644282212
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2022
Publisher: Rare Bird Books
Description:
In Double Talkin’ Jive legendary drummer Matt Sorum takes music lovers behind the scenes of a remarkable life in rock. Sorum, whose albums have sold tens of millions of copies around the world, provides an honest, engaging account of the highs and lows of superstardom. Sorum recounts his childhood years idolizing Ringo Starr and surviving an abusive stepfather. After leaving high school, Sorum sold pot to get by. Over time, his drug dealing escalated to smuggling large quantities of cocaine, a career that came to a halt following a dramatic shoot-out. Sorum fled his old life and settled in Hollywood, where he’d enjoy a rapid ascension to rock ’n’ roll immortality. He caught his big break drumming for The Cult, and only a year later was invited to join Guns N’ Roses, with whom he’d record two of rock’s most iconic albums: Use Your Illusion I and II.The Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee & Grammy Award winning Sorum opens up with forthright honesty, sharing anecdotes from his time touring the globe, battling drug and alcohol addiction, as well as working with Axl Rose, one of the greatest frontmen in rock, Slash and the rest of the GN'R team. His career with The Cult, Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Motörhead, the Hollywood Vampires, and Kings of Chaos costars an ensemble of rock royalty, from Billy Idol to Steven Tyler, Billy F Gibbons, and Alice Cooper.Double Talkin’ Jive goes beyond the clichés of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll, telling the very human story of what it takes to make it in music, and the toll stardom exacts from those who achieve success. Sorum invites fans to rev