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I Am Brian Wilson: A Memoir paperback english - 10 October 2017

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PublisherIngram Publisher Services US
ISBN 139780306825798
Book SubtitleA Memoir
Book DescriptionThe New York Times bestseller As a cofounding member of the Beach Boys in the 1960s, Wilson created some of the most groundbreaking and timeless popular music ever recorded, forever expanding the possibilities of pop songwriting. Derailed in the 1970s by mental illness, drug use, and the shifting fortunes of the band, Wilson came back again and again over the next few decades, surviving and--finally--thriving. Now he weighs in on the sources of his creative inspiration and on his struggles, the exhilarating highs and the debilitating lows. Whether he's talking about his childhood, his bandmates, or his own inner demons, Wilson's story, told in his own voice and in his own way, unforgettably illuminates the man behind the music, working through the turbulence and discord to achieve, at last, a new harmony.
Editorial ReviewThe Arts Desk, 10/16/16 "It's intriguing to get a Wilson's-eye view of his own legend-it's one of the great tales of the music business, after all All the key elements of Brian's life are here Where the book really lights up is when Wilson talks in detail about music. There are fascinating descriptions of the recording of "God Only Knows", the Pet Sounds, Surf's Up and Holland albums and the difficulties he had with the SMiLE material When he analyses the influence of the Beatles, the Stones and Phil Spector, it evokes the extraordinary intensity of the mid-Sixties musical eruption that the Beach Boys were caught up in." Toronto Star, 10/15/16 "The book jumps through time, the drugs, the mental illness, the music, the love and the pain. It has charming asides." Maclean's, 10/16/16 "[The] book pulls no punches: Wilson openly discusses his five decades of mental issues, his struggles with an abusive father, drugs, alcohol and weight, his debilitating fears and his failures (and successes) as a husband, dad and bandmate." "If you're interested in pop music and the Beach Boys' place in music history, or you just love a good story of triumph and tragedy and surprising rebirth, you'll love this autobiography It's a heck of a tale The musical origins of [Wilson's] pop pocket symphonies run through these pages, as does his candid, guileless telling of damaged relationships and artistic failure Highly recommended."-Pacific Rim Review of Books "Disarming Co-author Ben Greenman has captured Wilson's voice so well every paragraph feels leavened by Wilson's sophisticated naivete." -TruthDig "Astonishingly honest A fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest songwriters who ever lived This is a terrific book and will lay to rest all the untruths ever told about Brian Wilson This is his story as he lived it. Any fan of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys needs to read this."-Curled Up with a Good Book "A fascinating story of one of the greatest music icons. Wilson tells his story of his life and music in a most gripping way. He gives background to many of iconic songs and shines light on the people he worked with. It is veritably the story of his songs. Music lovers will not be able to put it down once they start reading it." -Washington Book Review "Touchingly modest From the start you know you're in for something special Honest and affecting." -The Spectator (UK) "[Wilson] tells his story with incredible intensity, candidness, and humor It is as if we are having an extended and intimate conversation with Wilson There has been a veritable avalanche of autobiographies and memoirs from aging rockers in recent years as they begin to contemplate their place in rock history. I Am Brian Wilson takes its hard-earned place in the front of these books. It is not to be missed." -Washington Independent Review of Books "[A] must-read for any Beach Boys fan, packed with never-before-seen personal photos and incredible anecdotes."
About the AuthorBrian Wilson, best known for his work with the Beach Boys, is one of popular music's most revered figures. The main creative force behind some of the most cherished recordings in rock history and one of the most influential composers of the last century, Wilson became a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2007. A father of seven, he lives with his wife in Beverly Hills, California. BrianWilson Ben Greenman is a contributing writer to the New Yorker and a New York Times bestselling author. He collaborated with Questlove on his hip-hop memoir Mo' Meta Blues and cowrote George Clinton's memoir. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
LanguageEnglish
AuthorBrian Wilson, Ben Greenman
Publication Date10 October 2017
Number of Pages336

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