I'm with the Band

Confessions of a Groupie

By: Pamela Des Barres, Dave Navarro

Narrated by: Pamela Des Barres

Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

The stylish, exuberant, and remarkably sweet confession of one of the most famous groupies of the 1960s and 70s is back in this new edition that includes an afterword on the author's last 15 years of adventures.

As soon as she graduated from high school, Pamela Des Barres headed for the Sunset Strip, where she knocked on rock stars' backstage doors and immersed herself in the drugs, danger, and ecstasy of the freewheeling 1960s. Over the next 10 years, she had affairs with Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, Waylon Jennings, Chris Hillman, Noel Redding, and Jim Morrison, among others. She traveled with Led Zeppelin; lived in sin with Don Johnson; turned down a date with Elvis Presley; and was close friends with Robert Plant, Gram Parsons, Ray Davies, and Frank Zappa. As a member of the GTO's, a girl group masterminded by Frank Zappa, she was in the thick of the most revolutionary renaissance in the history of modern popular music.

Warm, witty, and sexy, this kiss-and-tell-all stands out as the perfect chronicle of one of rock 'n' roll's most thrilling eras.

©1987 Pamela Des Barres (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Sunny, uninhibited prose." (Slate.com)

"She charms me every time she refuses to regret. And she regrets nothing." (Los Angeles Times)

Entertaining

Loved the book. Miss Pamela was very entertaining and I think she is the only person who could have narrated this book.

It’s addicting, bingeworthy

My favorite movie is Almost Famous and it lead me to Miss Pamela. It is like reading my own diary accept hers was a lifetime of rock& roll dreams come true.

Entertaining

Pamela can certainly write, and wow what a story to tell! I really enjoyed her energetic narration and loved the spontaneous, unscripted bits of info that she would add while reading her story. I had read some negative reviews and was doubtful as to whether I would like this book, but I'm very glad I took a chance with this one, very entertaining and highly recommended!

So much fun

I loved this book and Pamela's reading is as fun and quirky as her writing. I even enjoyed her off key warbling. The only thing that became tedious was the endless epilogues and PS"s.

Such fun!

I love this book! Pamela's lived such a thrilling life and has so many amazing memories. I love that. She has such a sweet charming personality and it matches her voice so it was great to hear her read it in her own words.

Amazing

It was like taking a time machine to the past. Loved every minute of it!

A Charming Account of R&R Heroes From Groupie

The expectation of a book authored by a groupie is that it would be a salacious tell-all about sexual encounters with musicians. There is plenty of that in the book but the author is unfailingly positive and generous in her description of her amours.

There are three things that make this book a standout.

First, Pamela Des Barres can write. Although her book is based on her diaries, the book is wonderfully descriptive and witty in her unique style.

Secondly, Pamela Des Barres can narrate. This is her story and listening to the book is like having Pamela Des Barres tell her life story directly to you. Her voice modulates particularly when quoting someone and she otherwise personalizes the story for the listener.

Thirdly, Pamela Des Barres is very upbeat and happy.

If you love rock, you'll love the history

Some of it was sappy and a little hard to listen to, but in the main I liked hearing about that era in musical history. For an avid rock fan, any extra info about the life behind the scenes is enjoyable to listen to.

really a fun listen

I really enjoyed this book. Wow, what amazing stories. it's a fantastic time piece. check it out, you'll be happy you did.

You Go Girl

I love the GTOs, wish I would’ve been there! I really enjoyed your first hand account, it made it personal.