All I Ever Wanted

A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir

De: Kathy Valentine

Narrado por: Kathy Valentine

This brutally honest memoir tells the story of The Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine’s impact on the music world and how she moved forward following the end of the band that once defined her whole life.

At twenty-one, Kathy Valentine was at the Whisky in Los Angeles when she met a guitarist from a fledgling band called the Go-Go's-and the band needed a bassist. The Go-Go's became the first multi-platinum-selling, all-female band to play instruments themselves, write their own songs, and have a number one album. Their debut, Beauty and the Beat, spent six weeks at the top of the Billboard 200and featured the hit songs "We Got the Beat" and "Our Lips Are Sealed." The record's success brought the pressures of a relentless workload and schedule culminating in a wild, hazy, substance-fueled tour that took the band from the club circuit to arenas, where fans, promoters, and crew were more than ready to keep the party going.

For Valentine, the band's success was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream-but it's only part of her story. All I Ever Wanted traces the path that took her from her childhood in Texas-where she all but raised herself-to the height of rock n' roll stardom, devastation after the collapse of the band that had come to define her, and the quest to regain her sense of self after its end. Valentine also speaks candidly about the lasting effects of parental betrayal, abortion, rape, and her struggles with drugs and alcohol-and the music that saved her every step of the way. Populated with vivid portraits of Valentine's interactions during the 1980s with musicians and actors from the Police and Rod Stewart to John Belushi and Rob Lowe, All I Ever Wanted is a deeply personal reflection on a life spent in music.

Enjoyable listen, with music interludes

Well written, easy to follow, but we seem shortchanged at the end. After AA rehab, we are rushed through an ending that includes Another break-up of the band, a dismissal, assorted adventures, a marriage and child rearing...a paragraph of words. Would read/listen to Part 2, which is given a short shrift

Amazing

Loved it!. Filled in many blanks of the story of Kathy and the Go Go's .

The message I received is...JUST KEEP GOING!

Thanks Kathy.

Absolutely enjoyed Kathy's story

Arriving in L.A. in 1982 in my 20s, I loved hearing about the many L.A. clubs and places Kathy highlighted, the rise and fall of this iconic L.A. based band who I got to see perform many times, and the reunion tours they all needed to have in their later years to remember the great legacy of music they left for all to enjoy! Also liked the songs she wrote and performed at the end of several chapters. I know she has another book of stories in her to share even more personal band members experiences!

Great story and storyteller

I most enjoyed ‘All I Ever Wanted’ as an audio book. With the writer vocalizing the story, I get a much more in-depth feel for it. This is the second Go-Go’s-related book I got into. Kathy does a great job telling her story. It’s interesting to learn about each individual’s band mates perspective. I love the rise and she started playing, writing and performing. Well done.

Wow honest riveting and have become a fan!

The Gogo’s became my freshman in college memory of a frat house. They were cool but I was a true metal rocker. I was thrilled for them as they took the GPU try by storm. Kathy has made me feel like I was there from her teenage years up through now. I would go see her live anytime now. Following her on Facebook now. This is a must get book. Well done KAT!

Excellent

Well written! Great narration! Loved the story! Very heartfelt and professionally done. Left me wanting it to continue!

Loved This Book

While not a Go Go's fan (not my generation), I thoroughly enjoyed this memoir about rock and roll, famous people, and the Texas and California music scenes in the 70s and 80s. I found Kathy to be honest and genuine. Her struggles with alcohol and drugs so typical of those of us who lived through the 60s. Loved the narration, and loved the music interspersed throughout.

An 80s rock legend puts it all out there

Real and raw, Kathy Valentine bares it all about her wild ride of a music life. You feel it all along with her, which is the mark of a good writer. Looking forward to reading more in the future…and maybe the rest of the Go-Go’s story eventually!

A great Story!

Kathey did a great job telling her life story. Her ups and downs. Glad to she made it through those rough times.

Rock memoir classic

Kathy Valentine is open, honest and vulnerable in this memoir. A love letter to rock n roll, women empowerment and recovery. 🤘