Grumpy Old Rock Star

and Other Wondrous Stories

De: Rick Wakeman

Narrado por: Rick Wakeman

Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick.

Rick was a likable little fellow who had a talent for the piano and for making trouble, and music became Rick's life. Later he joined a popular music group called Yes and became a legend. Much later he became a Grumpy Old Man who appears on Countdown, hosts a hugely popular radio show on Planet Rock and performs a one-man show telling stories about his rather extraordinary life.

Which is where this book you are holding comes in. Mr Wakeman is simply one of the great storytellers of our age - let's face it, he has some fabulous material. It seemed a shame that some of the funniest yarns should not be more widely known. So he accepted some cash and here we are.

Curl up by the fire with a Grumpy Old Rock Star and your nearest and dearest. We defy you not to want to read it aloud and laugh.

©2008 Rick Wakeman; (P)2008 Random House Audiobooks

Love this, such a great telling of his experience.

Such a great telling of his experiences. The production quality made it easy for me to hear.

Excellent!

This will be one of the ones I listen to again and again; great voice, rhythm, and pace.

Wasn't a Rick Wakeman fan, until now!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely. This is one of the funniest books I have ever "read". Rick's life and bizarre experiences are beyond belief. What a life! And his storytelling style is spot on for the material.

What did you like best about this story?

Drinking airplanes dry.

Which scene was your favorite?

Probably smuggling Soviet captains uniforms out of Russia.

Any additional comments?

This is a book that anyone would enjoy. Even if you aren't a Wakeman fan, even if you don't like Yes, or prog rock, you will love the craziness of a life beyond anything you could imagine. Booze, money and a Keith Moon-like personality make for some interesting moments. And yes, Keith Moon does thrash a restaurant in this book.

The Six Chapter's of mayhem, music and pure joy

Love Rick and have since reading early interviews as a kid.
But this debut is an astounding account. Rick Wakeman is a natural... I can't say enough!

Such a fun listen

Rick weaves a story like few other musicians. He talks to the reader/ listener not at the reader/ listener. He also has a vocal delivery that just makes me smile. It's like sitting in a pub listening to a dear friend tell stories... which, I guess what this book really is.