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The best part of Keith's book had to do with the way JJF and SFM were put together. While he's not generally thought of as a studio wizard genius (in the way that Townshend is), it was clear that he takes great pride in the low-tech studio wizardry he employed in the creation of those two tracks. It seems he considers them to be his proudest achievements and the apex of his creativity. A little surprising, actually, since most of us here consider '68 to be just the beginning of the peak period.
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seitan
Pete turned out to be boring, Keith is really entertaining
- and I bet both of them selected what they really wanted to say, and left lot of things unsaid.. I take both books with grain of salt.
Pete admitted to passing out in a pool of his own feces after being rejected by the B-List movie actress, Theresa Russell. If that's being selective about the things he wanted to leave unsaid, then I can't even begin to imagine what those things might be.
The bit about Theresa Russell is significant, because from that episode Pete composed the last hit song The Who ever had.
Regarding what was left out, that was just the work of the editors trimming for commercial length. During his promo book tour Pete explained why this was done and even alluded to some parts that were cut, like a lengthy bit on the political and cultural influences behind the early Who track Rael for instance. Pete mentioned that these expurgated parts might appear online at some point.
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^ Yes, I like those jazzy guitar nuances in Pete's version, great melodic soloing that he never got a chance to do with the band. It gives the song a more inspired effect.
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Townsends was also good, but his is a little creepy-- cant put my finger on it, but the whole bi-sexual theme and the way he treated people in his life kind of dis-enchanted me with him-- very much like Claptons....still love his music ( like Clapton) but not a lot of respect for the man..........
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bob r
Townsends was also good, but his is a little creepy-- cant put my finger on it, but the whole bi-sexual theme and the way he treated people in his life kind of dis-enchanted me with him-- very much like Claptons....still love his music ( like Clapton) but not a lot of respect for the man..........
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I too found that Clapton came across as a not very nice self centered man when I read his book
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bob r
Townsends was also good, but his is a little creepy-- cant put my finger on it, but the whole bi-sexual theme and the way he treated people in his life kind of dis-enchanted me with him-- very much like Claptons....still love his music ( like Clapton) but not a lot of respect for the man..........
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I too found that Clapton came across as a not very nice self centered man when I read his book
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bob r
Townsends was also good, but his is a little creepy-- cant put my finger on it, but the whole bi-sexual theme and the way he treated people in his life kind of dis-enchanted me with him-- very much like Claptons....still love his music ( like Clapton) but not a lot of respect for the man..........
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I too found that Clapton came across as a not very nice self centered man when I read his book
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tatters
The best part of Keith's book had to do with the way JJF and SFM were put together. While he's not generally thought of as a studio wizard genius (in the way that Townshend is), it was clear that he takes great pride in the low-tech studio wizardry he employed in the creation of those two tracks. It seems he considers them to be his proudest achievements and the apex of his creativity. A little surprising, actually, since most of us here consider '68 to be just the beginning of the peak period.
I don't like that he forgets there's mostly electrics on JJF though.
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or that Satisfaction is in standard tuning. ..
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bob r
Townsends was also good, but his is a little creepy-- cant put my finger on it, but the whole bi-sexual theme and the way he treated people in his life kind of dis-enchanted me with him-- very much like Claptons....still love his music ( like Clapton) but not a lot of respect for the man..........
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I too found that Clapton came across as a not very nice self centered man when I read his book
Rock musicians tend to be very self centred. As do actors - and even chat show hosts, Alan!
Its a very natural trait in any performing artist. There's always going to be that 'look at me, look at me' element in their personality.
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bob r
Townsends was also good, but his is a little creepy-- cant put my finger on it, but the whole bi-sexual theme and the way he treated people in his life kind of dis-enchanted me with him-- very much like Claptons....still love his music ( like Clapton) but not a lot of respect for the man..........
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I too found that Clapton came across as a not very nice self centered man when I read his book
Rock musicians tend to be very self centred. As do actors - and even chat show hosts, Alan!
Its a very natural trait in any performing artist. There's always going to be that 'look at me, look at me' element in their personality.
Good thing none of the rest of us are like that...
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seitan
What I liked about Keith's book was good sense of humor. Disapointed about his need to insult Mick - on the other hand some of his nasty comments were spot on. Keith's book was really entertaining and funny, but not very honest at times.
What I liked about Pete's book was his honesty, disapointed about the need to complain so much, it was a book written by a really depressed millionaire. Not always entertaining or fun, but for a depressed self centered millionaire it was ok.
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or that Satisfaction is in standard tuning. ..
I bet James Fox is responsible for that mistake.
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Two of the best rock star autobiographies are Mac's and Gregg Allman's.