Testimony
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.42 (977 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307889785 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gregory Gross said Testimony: the story of The Band. I've read most of the rock star books. Life by Keith Richards was in a league of its own until Robbie Robertson's Testimony. Next to Keiths book this is the best book that has come out of the rock era. Robbie Robertson pulls no punches in describing the rise of the Band during the volatile years of the late sixties and early seventies. All of the excess is presented in detail. If you're a survivor of those times you'll recognize the feel of Woodstock ingrained in the pag. A SHARPLY RECALLED LOOK AT AN EXCITING LIFE. This thick tome (A SHARPLY RECALLED LOOK AT AN EXCITING LIFE. Stuart Jefferson This thick tome (495 pages) is a testament to Robertson's recall of the many parts of his life, while covering only the first 33 years of his life. From childhood to learning guitar, to hearing the various styles of music that would influence him, to his early days backing Ronnie Hawkins in his backing band the Hawks playing the rough roadhouses and joints, to his crossing paths and playing with Dylan (and not wanting to leave his fellow band members in the Hawks), and t. 95 pages) is a testament to Robertson's recall of the many parts of his life, while covering only the first 33 years of his life. From childhood to learning guitar, to hearing the various styles of music that would influence him, to his early days backing Ronnie Hawkins in his backing band the Hawks playing the rough roadhouses and joints, to his crossing paths and playing with Dylan (and not wanting to leave his fellow band members in the Hawks), and t. A Must Read!! Linda Q If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would! I literally could not stop reading. I have loved The Band since MFBP and am a rabid Robbie fan, so I knew I would like Testimony. However, I felt that I had read and collected so much over the years that I already knew everything. I was not prepared for what I would encounter. I started reading the first page and was immediately immersed in another world. Robbie has always been known as an outstanding songwriter/story
In this captivating memoir, written over five years of reflection, Robbie Robertson employs his unique storyteller’s voice to weave together the journey that led him to some of the most pivotal events in music history. It's the story of exciting change as the world tumbled through the '60s and early 70’s, and a generation came of age, built on music, love and freedom. He recounts the adventures of his half-Jewish, half-Mohawk upbringing on the Six Nations Indi
He has produced many movie soundtracks for Martin Scorsese and others, and continues to record as a solo artist. . ROBBIE ROBERTSON was the guitarist and principal songwriter in the Band. His most recent record, How to Become Clairvoyant, came out in 2011
And one of the best books on rock and roll ever written." —Jann Wenner "Nobody tells a story like Robbie Robertson. I can’t think of a memoir that is more compelling, fascinating, or rich in history. Robertson's voice is powerful and strong. The tone is easy, conversational, like reminiscing with a friend about things you never realized you were part of too. Robertson is a natural storytellerTestimony shines."—Pittsburgh Post Gazette"There's a lot of rock and roll history in the life and times of Robbie RobertsonRobertson delves deeply into the Band's tale in his memoir Testimony, tracing their evolution from bar band to Rock and Roll Hall of Famers"—New York Daily News“Robertson recalls all the key moments o