Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
The writing style was not my favorite, and the book got off to slow start, but ultimately I'm glad I read it and enjoyed the last half of the book quite a bit. It was interesting to read the insights from so many key players in the Seattle 80's/early 90's music scene, as well as counterpoints from friends and family who were observers. As another reviewer has noted, the interviews with Layne Staley's mother were pretty intense, as were most of the commentaries about Cobain's last years struggling with addiction and depression. Grunge history is a recent fascination of mine. Also, Pearl Jam is my favorite band of all time, and I like a lot of those other bands. So this book was heaven for me. And sometimes it was REALLY sad. Reading about Andy wood, Kurt Cobain, and Layne Staley... heartbreaking ! Anyone thinking about doing heroin should read this book first... And then watch Requiem for a dream... And then read this book again.
What do You think about Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music (2009)?
Amazing account of the rise of the Seattle music scene, which happens to interest me beyond belief.
—ashelyplumley
Surprisingly good reading. Brought back a lot of memories.
—cassidy
A lot of interesting quotes, but zero context.
—Tasha
