Moments: Detroit Musicman

De: Gary Spaniola

Narrado por: Gary Spaniola

Playing a black Les Paul through a vintage Marshall stack, mic’d through a tower-high wall of speakers at Detroit’s Cobo Hall feels like you’re flying a 747 with one exception: you’re standing on top of it.

In this engaging and often humorous memoir, Gary Spaniola gives a behind-the-scenes look into the many aspects of his life. Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, Gary shares unforgettable moments of his childhood, his rise in the Detroit music scene with his rock band, Bitter Sweet Alley, his career as a record producer earning multiple gold and platinum records, and his obsession with learning that caused him to alienate the music world for years to become a self-taught computer programmer, designing his own automation system and launching his own software company. After achieving multiple software design awards, he once again reignited his true passion for creating music and went on to release three additional solo albums.

Gary’s storytelling captures the sincerity and humor of the colorful chaos of growing up in a large family, getting his first guitar, performing in front of thousands of people, and sharing the stage with many legendary rock icons. He takes you with him back to the small, seedy venues and up to the major crowd-filled arenas, as well as the countless hours practicing guitar, creating his software, and building his dreams. Gary shares his trials, tribulations, and determination with every career turn. Interlaced in this memoir is Gary’s love for faith, family, and lifelong friends, along with the hilarity and frustration of growing up and finding his way in life.

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©2023 Gary Spaniola (P)2023 Gary Spaniola

Back down the rabbit hole.

This book took me two days of work related road trips to complete from start to finish! I Loved It! In the last couple day since finishing this book I have found myself back down the rabbit hole, sifting through yearbooks an old photo albums that contain pictures and memories of Butcher Junior High, Mott High School and the now famous Warren Michigan.
I am a Detroit area musician but trust me, only thanks to Hometown Heros like Gary Spaniola, BSA, TOBY REDD, The Mutants, The Plugs, NIGHTFALL and so many more Detroit area Rock Legend Groups who lead the way and opened the door to discovering rock and roll for upcoming wannabees like me!
I am a small handful of years younger than Gary, however we graduated from the same school and lived im the same neighborhood in Warren Michigan! I laughed as his moments were so comparable and relatible to mine as a kid. That such a Rockstar in my eyes had to maintain a paper route from the same paper station up on the hill, in order to get his first guitar, unreal!
Gary your book was welcoming and took me back in time! Thank you for taking me back to the simple days of Warren, Butcher Park, and School Dances! We have never personally met, but we sure were and are related in Detroit Rock &Roll and like I said, I wouldn't lived that if it weren't for you!

Blessings to you, your Family and your focus on the St Jude Charity.

G Paz

Memories

Thank you for sharing your memories with us. This book had me laughing, crying, and even caused me to reflect on my own memories.
The reading of short stories with music in between was engaging and pleasant. Anyone that grew up in the Detoit area, loves music, or just likes to be entertained wirh good stories should listen to this book.

What a welcome SURPRISE!

There weren't any reviews, but I took a chance. Once I listened to the story about his sisters and the PB&J sandwiches, I was hooked! This book is well crafted. It's like the author is telling his stories directly to you. It's HILARIOUS and, at times, very touching! You can tell he respects his father and loves his family. This book deserves praise. And the money goes to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Well done, Mr. Spaniola.

Fantastic Memories!

As a 16 year old kid, I snuck into Jaggers one Saturday night. The first BSA song I heard performed was “Just a Romantic.” I was hooked! It became a habit to see the band every chance I could. Thanks, Gary, for sharing so much of yourself!

Great read. I mean listen.

Gary is from the same area of Michigan I am from and this book took me back to some fond memories. His life stories are amazing and very few people have that kind of adventure.