Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?

A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir

By: Steven Tyler

Narrated by: Jeremy Davidson

Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

"I've been mythicized, Mick-icized, eulogized and fooligized, I've been Cole-Portered and farmer's-daughtered, I've been Led Zepped and 12-stepped. I'm a rhyming fool and so cool that me, Fritz the Cat, and Mohair Sam are the baddest cats that am. I have so many outrageous stories, too many, and I'm gonna tell 'em all. All the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex, drugs, transcendence, chemical dependence you will ever want to hear."

The son of a classical pianist straight out of the Bronx of old Archie comics, Steven Tyler was born to be a rock star. Weaned on Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, Mick, and his beloved Janis Joplin, Tyler began tearing up the streets and the stage as a teenager before finally meeting his "mutant twin" and legendary partner, Joe Perry. In this addictively listenable memoir, told in the playful, poetic voice that is uniquely his own, Tyler unabashedly recounts the meteoric rise, fall, and rise of Aerosmith over the last three decades and riffs on the music that gives it all meaning.

Tyler tells what it's like to be a living legend and the frontman of one of the world's most revered and infamous bands - the debauchery, the money, the notoriety, the fights, the motels and hotels, the elevators, limos, buses and jets, the rehab. He reveals the spiritual side that "gets lost behind the stereotype of the Sex Guy, the Drug Guy, the Demon of Screamin', the Terror of the Tropicana." And he talks about his epic romantic life and his relationship with his four children.

As dazzling, bold, and out-on-the-edge as the man himself, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? is an all-access backstage pass into this extraordinary showman's life.

©2011 Steven Tyler (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

Areosmith would not be without Steven

Steven Tyler tells all. Great book!! I highly recommend taking the time to listen to this book.

Amazing!

If you are a Steven Tyler and/or Aerosmith fan this is a must!! Loved the interview with Steven at the end and the narrator did an absolutely fantastic job!!

Great Reader

I enjoyed the way the narrator seemed to be telling a story and not reading a book

Breathtaking

Absolutely hands down one of the best books I have listened too. Tyler is truthful to himself and his art, and hearing his story through his mind cannot be compared

The Real Steven Tyler

Having watched the antics of Aerosmith over the year, this book felt more inside Steven's head. There's more to him than just Aerosmith and I found him to be sensitive, kind and yet still a bit crazy. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Steven's comments at the end made it even better.

really good book

He mentions Sturgis being in North Dakota and Sturgis is in South Dakota. Good book

Bad read, good listen

I tried to read this book from the library and I was thrilled that I didnt actually spend any money on it, because it was awful. So much jumping around, "sounds," etc. I got the audiobook because I love Steven Tyler and I thought that listening would be much better and it was! Pretty entertaining, but very circular. It the "same old story, same old song and dance" over and over again. I wasnt impressed. The only good thing to say is that the narrator, did a FANTASTIC job at reading it, with lots of expression.

Excellent. Honest, fascinating memoir

Steven Tyler has lead a very interesting life and is an intriguing person. Loved it!

A screaming book

Great tell-all of an American Icon. I really enjoyed all the details behind the music. Steve Tyler himself should have read for the audio, though. He is a like-able person and he has the true rock and roll life style...I'm glad he is alive to tell the tales and keep making more. Aerosmith really is a great rock band but the best in the world???? At least Mr Tyler thinks so! Couldn't put this book 'down'.

Whoa

Would you listen to Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? again? Why?

Yes amazing story from such a colorful person

What was one of the most memorable moments of Does the Noise in My Head Bother You??

How Aerosmith got started

What about Jeremy Davidson’s performance did you like?

That he kind of reminded me of Tyler

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

How are you alive