As a fairly big fan of the band Rush I thought this was an interesting, entertaining, and emotive read. From the highs (literally) of the band's early years, through to the very sad loss of drummer Neil Peart, this gives a good insight into how the albums were created and why they made certain choices (like using more synthesizers, gah!). I looked forward to reading the book on my Kindle every night, often listening to Rush music while I did so.
The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.
Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the first time is his account of life inside and outside the band.
Long before Rush accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after the…
Another musical non-fiction book. I'm a huge fan of AC/DC, and even had a picture of Brian Johnson and Angus Young hand-drawn by a fantastic artist for my study, so reading this was always on my list. Brian is a Geordie (from Newcastle) and he has that earthy, working class humour that shines through every page of this book. I laughed out loud more than once while reading it. Not only is he a great singer and a funny guy, he's also a fine writer who knows how to tell an entertaining story. I tried to read his earlier book about cars and didn't find it very interesting, but this is much better.
Touching, personal, indomitable, but always laugh-out-loud funny, The Lives of Brian is the legendary story of one of the rock world's best-loved performers - and the many lives he's led
'Both a rollicking tale of rock's bygone glory days and a deeply human account of a working-class boy who never gave up' MAIL ON SUNDAY ___________
For over a decade rock legend Brian Johnson tried to make his mark with a succession of bands, yet big time success remained out of reach. But was he going to give up on his dream?
I've listened to all of Du Maurier's classic audiobooks but hadn't tried this one (probably because it's far less celebrated than her other works). When I was decorating my living room this year I decided to give RULE BRITANNIA a go and I'm glad I did. It's a little bit of a silly plot with America taking control of Britain and an elderly woman causing trouble for the invading soldiers, but I just love the author's way of telling a story and I ended up thoroughly enjoying the book. Is it on a par with Rebecca, Jamaica Inn, or The Scapegoat? Not even close, but it's still a fun read.
'Daphne du Maurier told of Britain leaving the EU fifty years ago' LUCY SCHOLES, THE TIMES
'The spirit of Britannia embodied' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
'She wrote exciting plots ... a writer of fearless originality' GUARDIAN
'It is rather awful, Emma thought as she walked across the fields down to the farm, how this business is leading us all into subterfuge and deception, and we can't really tell who is friend and who is enemy ... '
Emma wakes up one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cosy existence she shares with her grandmother, a famous…
A vicious attack. An enraged warrior-druid. A relentless hunt for vengeance!
Following a cowardly raid on Dun Breatann the Saxon attacker, Saksnot, rides back to rejoin his bretwalda, Hengist, in far-off Garrianum. Bellicus, outraged by the savage attack on his people and his closest friend, follows the perpetrator with just one thing on his mind: bloody justice! As the towering druid hunts his prey across the summer fields and streams, Arthur, Bear of Britain, seeks to make a lasting peace with the new immigrants from across the sea. Hengist has no such plans however, instead working alongside his terrifying volva, Thorbjorg, to bring only blood, fire, and death to the embattled Britons.
As the brutal struggle for supremacy rages between the two warlords and their armies, Bellicus will find himself drawn into an adventure he could never have foreseen. An adventure that may seal the fate of Britain for generations to come. An adventure that fans of Bernard Cornwell, Griff Hosker, David Gemmell, and Joe Abercrombie will love!
Praise for Steven A. McKay's WARRIOR DRUID OF BRITAIN CHRONICLES
"His tales are exhilarating, the characters believable and exciting, and the action hard hitting. This series is a must!" - David's Book Blurg
"If you like fast paced thrilling historical adventure then this book is highly recommended." - Desibookstagrammer
"Thrilling? An emotional roller coaster? Page-turning suspense? A plethora of characters to love and hate? A twisting pathway of plots and subplots? Well, my peeps and fellow Druids, the author has ticked all of those boxes and more in this piece of the Bellicus tale." - Hoover Book Reviews
