Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead
Bill Kreutzmann · Benjy Eisen
May 2015 · St. Martin's Press
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A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's Unflinching Tale of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs
In Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead, Bill Kreutzmann, a founding member and drummer of the legendary American rock band, offers a wild, no-holds-barred account of his life and times with the Grateful Dead. For thirty years, beginning in San Francisco's hippie scene in 1965, Kreutzmann was at the heart of the Grateful Dead's incredible journey as they pushed the boundaries of music and culture.
From playing over 2,300 concerts to pioneering new frontiers in live sound and recording, Kreutzmann's story chronicles the band's rise through devastating tragedy and remarkable triumph. Sharing the stage with rock icons like Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, and The Who, Kreutzmann's epic musical odyssey takes readers through the Acid Tests, Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, and Altamont—milestone events that defined a generation.
At the core of this gripping memoir is the music that inspired a cultural revolution. Kreutzmann's life is a psychedelic journey of sonic discovery and thrilling experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the birth of psychedelic rock and the cultural revolution of the '60s and '70s.
In Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead, Bill Kreutzmann, a founding member and drummer of the legendary American rock band, offers a wild, no-holds-barred account of his life and times with the Grateful Dead. For thirty years, beginning in San Francisco's hippie scene in 1965, Kreutzmann was at the heart of the Grateful Dead's incredible journey as they pushed the boundaries of music and culture.
From playing over 2,300 concerts to pioneering new frontiers in live sound and recording, Kreutzmann's story chronicles the band's rise through devastating tragedy and remarkable triumph. Sharing the stage with rock icons like Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, and The Who, Kreutzmann's epic musical odyssey takes readers through the Acid Tests, Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, and Altamont—milestone events that defined a generation.
At the core of this gripping memoir is the music that inspired a cultural revolution. Kreutzmann's life is a psychedelic journey of sonic discovery and thrilling experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the birth of psychedelic rock and the cultural revolution of the '60s and '70s.
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4.6
36 reviews
Dave Imus
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July 9, 2015
It's a very fun read but in order to protect his relationships with family and the band, I did feel as though some stories that deserved more detail were glossed over. Still, it's great motivation to read forth on the history of the Grateful Dead.
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Chris Moser
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May 16, 2015
Billy does a great job giving a unique perspective on alot of the well known GD experiences. Even better is the story of his personal journey, losses and loves. This book goes beyond "Bill the drummer" and lets you meet Bill Kreutzmann the man.
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Mark Keller
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June 17, 2015
Easy to read, like a conversation with the author. Imagine sitting around a fire drinking beer and listening to your buddy tell a great story. That is how this book reads,!
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About the author
BILL KREUTZMANN co-founded the Grateful Dead in 1965 with his musical cohorts Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, and Phil Lesh. As the drummer in that band for all 30 years until they disbanded in 1995, he performed more than 2,300 concerts and played on every one of their albums. He continues to play music in various bands including Billy and the Kids. He lives on an organic farm in Hawaii.
BENJY EISEN has written for Rolling Stone, Esquire, Relix and so on. He lives in San Francisco, where he is at work on a novel. Upon completion of Deal, he cut a deal with Kreutzmann and is now his manager.
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