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Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-101250105196
ISBN-139781250105196
eBay Product ID (ePID)219627764
Product Key Features
Book TitlePetty : the Biography
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicComposers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorWarren Zanes
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight11.2 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal782.42166092 B
Table Of Content1976 - 1 Introduction 6 1. Family Secrets 10 2. Stranger in the House 17 3. Cowboys and Indians 26 4. Salesmen 42 5. Mud 49 6. Farming 59 7. Chemistry Lessons 70 8. Even the Losers 76 9. Cordell 85 10. Waiting for Leon 96 11. Punching Buttons 106 12. Opening Acts 124 13. Chapter Eleven 139 14. The Album Cycle 149 15. Life Between the Branches Below 164 16. The Veteran in a New Field 177 17. The Backing Band 194 1987 - 207 18. Gonna Leave This World for a While 211 19. Planned Collisions 225 20. A Boat Out at Sea 237 21. Full Grown Boy 248 22. Half of Me Is Ocean, Half of Me Is Sky 267 2006 - 281 23 Everything Changed, Then Changed Again 284 24 Somewhere Under Heaven 296 2015 - 307 Acknowledgments 309 Index 315
SynopsisThe New York Times Bestseller *One of Rolling Stone 's 10 Best Music Books of 2015* An exhilarating and intimate account of the life of music legend Tom Petty, by an accomplished writer and musician who toured with Petty No one other than Warren Zanes, rocker and writer and friend, could author a book about Tom Petty that is as honest and evocative of Petty's music and the remarkable rock and roll history he and his band helped to write. Born in Gainesville, Florida, with more than a little hillbilly in his blood, Tom Petty was a Southern shit kicker, a kid without a whole lot of promise. Rock and roll made it otherwise. From meeting Elvis, to seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, to producing Del Shannon, backing Bob Dylan, putting together a band with George Harrison, Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, making records with Johnny Cash, and sending well more than a dozen of his own celebrated recordings high onto the charts, Tom Petty's story has all the drama of a rock and roll epic. Now in his mid-sixties, still making records and still touring, Petty, known for his reclusive style, has shared with Warren Zanes his insights and arguments, his regrets and lasting ambitions, and the details of his life on and off the stage. This is a book for those who know and love the songs, from "American Girl" and "Refugee" to "Free Fallin'" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance," and for those who want to see the classic rock and roll era embodied in one man's remarkable story. Dark and mysterious, Petty manages to come back, again and again, showing us what the music can do and where it can take us., The New York Times Bestseller *One of Rolling Stone 's 10 Best Music Books of 2015* An exhilarating and intimate account of the life of music legend Tom Petty, by an accomplished writer and musician who toured with Petty. No one other than Warren Zanes, rocker and writer and friend, could author a book about Tom Petty that is as honest and evocative of Petty's music and the remarkable rock and roll history he and his band helped to write. Born in Gainesville, Florida, with more than a little hillbilly in his blood, Tom Petty was a Southern shit kicker, a kid without a whole lot of promise. Rock and roll made it otherwise. From meeting Elvis, to seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, to producing Del Shannon, backing Bob Dylan, putting together a band with George Harrison, Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, making records with Johnny Cash, and sending well more than a dozen of his own celebrated recordings high onto the charts, Tom Petty's story has all the drama of a rock and roll epic. In his last years, Petty, known for his reclusive style, shared with Warren Zanes his insights and arguments, his regrets and lasting ambitions, and the details of his life on and off the stage. This is a book for those who know and love the songs, from "American Girl" and "Refugee" to "Free Fallin'" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance," and for those who want to see the classic rock and roll era embodied in one man's remarkable story. Dark and mysterious, Petty managed to come back, again and again, showing us what the music can do and where it can take us.
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- 28. Mär. 2019
The Good, The Bad, and the TOM.
I remember when "Damn the Torpedoes" first came out. I was in the habit of putting my newest acquisition at the front of the stack leaned against my turntable, and it took the place of honor the day I bought it. My mom came in and said "What the HELL? Who's THAT guy? Why is HE out front? Put that other one there--the one with those two cute guys on the motorcycles!" She was, of course, referring to "Cheap Trick: In Color & Black & White," which held the place of honor previously. Yeah, okay. So maybe Robin Zander and Tom Petersson WERE "cute guys," but Tom Petty didn't have to be "cute." He was TOM PETTY. The book was an enjoyable read. In fact, I received it on Friday morning and was 1/2 way through it by the time the seller contacted me to tell me he received delivery confirmation. The author, Warren Zanes, is a literate person. By that, I mean, either he or his editor understands the use of the Oxford Comma, as well as putting the damn punctuation INSIDE the damn quotation marks. Yeah, so I'm one of THOSE people. It's distracting when something isn't written correctly. I breezed through this--page after page, and was deeply bummed when it ended. Kind of like the end of a carnival ride you really like. I learned a lot about the intricacies of Petty's life; his struggle with his marriage (SPOILER ALERT: Stevie Nicks was NOT YOUR FRIEND, Tom! She was an enabler!!!), the squabbles within the band line-up, and how damn hard everyone worked. We've lost a lot of great musicians the past few years, but Petty's death is the only one that truly saddened me, because for me, it seemed personal. Since 1976, his voice was in the background of every road trip I've taken...every time I cleaned the house...every time I painted a wall, or worked on my car. He was just always there. To this day, I can hear "American Girl," and I am immediately back in my 1962 Chevy Impala cruising down the highway. I can actually smell the mold from the leaky back window. Petty's music was THAT good. But, as the great man himself said, ""I'm not necessarily a nostalgic person. You know, I look back, but I don't stare." Tom Petty was a poet, a gentleman, and one hell of a performer. This biography gives his life the respect HE deserved. And I hope there's a special spot in HELL for Aunt Pearl.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 26. Dez. 2018
Tom Petty Commissioned Warren Zanes to Write this so it is what Tom feels is true.
Interesting Biography of a Pop Icon I Love Who Left Us Way too Soon. Tom Commissioned this to be written, so he approved this Version. Great Read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 31. Dez. 2017
COMPREHENSIVE and COMPELLING
Mr. Zanes did a great job and for many it is a 5 star book. For me, it could have been a bit shorter.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 16. Jan. 2019
A star is born in Gainsville, Florida, and an American Treasure begins his musical, lyrical journey... .
Because Tom Petty was an awesome rock and roll star!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 28. Feb. 2018
Well written and inspiring
Love Tom Petty, after reading this I just love him that much more. Wish he was still around.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 29. Nov. 2017
Great read!
A very readable insight to a wonderful real person. His private struggles add a depth to a music giant not many people were aware of. We miss you Tom, but thank you for this book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 12. Dez. 2017
Looks entertaining
Christmas gift for husband, but we loved Tom and will enjoy this book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 13. Mär. 2019
Great book !
Great biography !Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 18. Okt. 2017
Great for any Tom Petty fan.
Very interesting,,,, editing missed a few mistakes thoughBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 23. Okt. 2019
cool
good readBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
