Travel Writing
Synopsis
Disappointed to learn that Hotel California isn’t actually in the phone book, radio producers Chris and Joe resolve to seek out the true spirit of rock and roll America. Roof down and stereo up, they drive coast to coast on a mission to ‘live the music’. They will sell their souls to the devil on the same crossroads as Robert Johnson, taste the loneliness of the ‘Wichita Lineman’ (and the fried peanut butter sandwich that finished off The King), hang out with the spirit of Johnny Cash in his own front room and, sitting on a jetty by an alligator-infested lake, sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to country-rock musician Gram Parsons. But first they must learn the ukulele, grow preposterous facial hair and fail to get into the Chateau Marmont with a rising popstar – and that’s just day one.
It’s a tale of friendship tested to the limit, great melodies, perfect lyrics and noble myths.
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Zane Lowe, radio and television presenter
'A thoroughly enjoyable ride through the American musical wilderness. It brings out the inner geek in every rock 'n' roll dreamer.'
'A road trip like no other, inspired by rock n roll and hugely entertaining.’
‘For fans of ‘good’ popular music and all things USA, the book will certainly entertain, and for anyone else, there are two narrators, so at least you wont be stuck...
‘I howled myself silly. But like me, readers of Live Fast, Die Young will find their aching sides soothed by the heart-warming rhythms of mutual and musical harmony pulsing from two human hearts at their best.’
Stanley Booth, The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones, Esquire, Georgia Music Magazine
‘Among those rare volumes which are not only a joy sui generis, but also - and better yet - a joy to be shared by reading aloud. Mere satire...
St Christopher’s Live Your Life ezine, May 2009
'an endearing tale of two friends who decide to jack it all in, fly to the USA and drive across the country from coast to coast, ticking off items from...
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