Rocks: My Life In And Out Of Aerosmith (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Mr. Perry is as messed up as you'd expect from a grizzled old rocker. However, he comes across as a saint compared to his toxic twin. I read this as a follow up to Steven Tyler's autobiography and like it so much better. Mr. Perry is the brooding quiet rockstar to Tyler's bombastic star. One thing I was surprised to learn is that Perry has been married to his wife for 30 years. That's a feat when you're in a band a big as Aerosmith.Some of the drama that Joe comes off as innocent is, of course, to be taken with a grain of salt. That said, he seems to be a surprisingly down-to-earth rockstar. He cares more about the music than he does about the drugs and sex. It was great reading his side of the story, he came across as honest, not sugar coating his own flaws, which is in sharp contrast to Tyler's trying to blame others. One last note: the book has an appendix where Perry lets his guitar techs speak. His current one interviewed the past ones and they lay out how they set up all of Perry's guitars and which models he uses. For those of you that are guitar players this might be a great bonus. Perry, Joe.(2014). Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Citation by: Bert BeckerType of reference: BiographicalCall Number: Ref BContent/Scope: This book provides a biographical life of Joe Perry, a memeber of Aerosmtih. It takes events in his live and chronoligically tells his story. A riveting and turmulous read that will interest young teens to adults.Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Facts are based on authors intrepetation of what transpired in his life. The publishing company is a well established press.Arrangement/Presentation: Events are in a chronological order. Relation to other works: The library has several books on celebrities and sports figures. The book is well received by many and is as popular as the other boigraphies.Accessibility/Diversity: This book is intended for high school students due to adult situations. Book is a great way for students to learn how to write a bibliography.Cost: $28.00Professional review of the item: Perry, Joe.(2014). Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
What do You think about Rocks: My Life In And Out Of Aerosmith (2014)?
I found the book very interesting and honest, specially the dynamics of the band and its beginnings.
—Annette
Not the greatest rock bio I've read but good behind the scenes stuff.
—cheesekiddo
One of the best Rock autobiographies I've ever read.
—tangus
