Crosby, Stills & Nash: The Authorized Biography (The Definitive Inside Story of the Supergroup by Dave Zimmer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Crosby, Stills & Nash: The Authorized Biography (The Definitive Inside Story of the Supergroup
Book Review: disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
The book was particularly interesting in describing the early history of the members of my favorite band, including each man's separate childhood and previous musical ventures, the story of their coming together and falling apart in the early '60s and '70s. But I found it frustratingly superficial in following CSN after about the mid-'70s; too much quoting the band and not enough talking to other people in their orbit, surprisingly circumspect on some of the problems of those times, notably those of David Crosby, both medical and legal. And different parts of the book are inconsistent - early on, the boys' enthusiastic embrace of the drug culture is presented as they expressed it at the time, w/o any recognition of later changes in viewpoint. While Zimmer and Diltz have had access to the band for a long time, a little more sense of historical overview would seem to be in order after more than 30 years - not simply undigested and un-reflected upon statements dating from the times of the original events.Book Review: Glad to have this book back in print
Summary: 5 Stars
The new chapter makes this book worth while to those that own the 1984 edition. The only thing I miss is the color pictures that appeared in the original version.Book Review: A Great Book for any CSNY fan!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book when the group did their 2000 Reunion Tour and thoroughly enjoyed both. Looking back, I'd say that I liked the book in the same way that I liked the group....the early days and the early struggles were the best.What we forget about these guys was that their most productive years were from about 1968 to 1974 as a group and as individuals. All the years after this time, they have been only a shadow of themselves. If you like this book and are more of a Stills fan, be sure to read Richie Furay's book, For What It's Worth which is even more personal and detailed about the early days.
As a CSN fan, I'll always treasure those first two albums as a couple of my all-time favorites. I would hope that there is a live album from the last tour.
I also wish that someone would help Stills write a book, too. I'd love to hear his version of all that happened.
Book Review: Essential reading
Summary: 5 Stars
I have just finished reading C,S & N the biography,it is essential reading! It is one of thoughs books that once you pick up and start reading is very hard to put down.It covers the early history of each band member in their prospective bands through to the formation of C,S & N and also C,S,N&Y. There are also lots of good photographs throughout.Every fan of C,S,N &C,S,N&Y should read this bookBook Review: Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw and previewed this book while in Barnes and Noble in Downtown Pittsburgh and I thought WOW! Some of the stuff I never knew about them! I had to go back and buy it for my mother for mothers day who is a HUGE CSNY fan! great job!Also recommended: Classic Rock Stories - Tim Morse .. Stories behind the greatest songs of all time .. did you know the first 2 lines to Wooden Ships were taken from a church sign that Graham saw in Florida?