I'm with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie by Pamela Des Barres Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of I'm with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm not sure what I expected, but what I didn't expect was a version of my own dysfunctional journal when I was that age - except without the famous names. It's the voice of a sugary little Sandra Dee doll who trades her white nightie for mini skirts and platform shoes while she's looking for true love - and mistaking everything that isn't for what she thinks is. I enjoyed the epilogues more because they had more substance and maturity, and weren't so teen-agey in their tone.
The book is almost entirely composed of sentences such as:
"I was so relieved and so happy when we finished the album"
"The girls and I spent a lot of time making lists of all the gorgeous boys we wouldn't kick out of bed."
"Donnie bought me exquisite little trinkets of love."
"I had an insance crush on Darryl."
I finished it, but I could as easily have put it down mid-way through and not felt as if I missed anything. It's not staying in my collection - it's in the Goodwill donation pile.
Book Review: Enjoy
Summary: 4 Stars
Relax and enjoy. I gave this book four stars because it is downright entertaining and enjoyable to read. The stories are great, and from a female standpoint we have all been there, perhaps with not the Mick Jaggers of the world. Great book, not the most intellectual, but fun to read and great stories.Book Review: Humorous, juicy, honest, and well written
Summary: 4 Stars
I read this book with relish when it was first released in the '80s when I was a teenager. Pamela taught me a lot about music, musicians, sex, and the importance of being able to laugh at one's self. I gave this version one less star simply due to the shoddy reproductions of the photos. I'd love to see an updated, quality edition of this book. Forget Bebe Buell's Rebel Heart and read this one instead. Book Review: Boring - no rock star insight
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this book thinking I'd get some candid behind-the-scenes insight into what it would be like to hang out with the rock stars of the 60's and 70's. No luck. Just Pamela obsessing about finding the next band member to lay and wondering why she wasn't a star. I'd recommend Zep's "Hammer Of The Gods" or Aerosmith's "Walk This Way".Book Review: Fun, fast read.
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was fun, even if I got the feeling Miss Pamela down played some of her antics. Good book.