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Summary: High Praise From a Non-Reader
Review: I have always struggled to read. It takes me months to read a book half the length of this one. THIS book I finished in less than five days! It's that much fun!The first time I heard 'Shout at The Devil' at a friend's house, 17 years ago, I was hooked for life. I have to stress that you don't need to be a fan of the band to enjoy this book. It's just a really entertaining ride. The chapters by Mick are hysterical! The way that each tale is told from four (and sometimes more) points of view is clever and keeps you turning pages, wondering what the other sides to the stories are. (...) This book is a great gift for anyone who has ever dreamt of the Rock-n-Roll lifestyle. I only wish ALL books were this entertaining. I'd cut off my cable and stop seeing movies!
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Summary: The Best Band...The Best Book
Review: There is no doubt that motley crue are the best band ever. They rocked back in the 80s and they continue to rock today. reading the book about the band I grew up listening to, and reading their biggest secrets is for me the best experience. LONG LIVE THE CRUE!!!!!
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Summary: Fantastic Read
Review: My only regret is how quickly I devoured this book. It was like being a spider on the wall through the lives of these four men, their families and thousands of girls, girls, girls. Back in high school in South Florida, I'd always heard rumors of one girl at school who had some *things* done to her backstage after a show by Tommy Lee, specifically. It was one of those things that I'd dismissed as an elaboration, UNTIL I read The Dirt as a 32 year old. The members of the band certainly were creative in their boredom. I finished the book half in love with, half frightened of Nikki Sixx, sure that Vince isn't half the lover he continues to proclaim to be, reassured that Tommy Lee is the lovable freak he projects, and astonished that Mick Mars was able to contain his bodily pain so well for so long. I hope it's not a joke that The Dirt will have a part 2... I'll be first in line to buy it. Someone said it really well in another review -- this book is not for the faint of heart.
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Summary: Surprisingly good
Review: This is actually a far far better read, and more appealling to general readers than you might think. I bought this for my Sister and when it arrived just had to have a little peak inside. Two days later, I am looking for another copy to get her. I normally dont read this kind of thing, but once I started into it I could not put it down. As a story of rock and roll excess, and the metal scene of the '80's and 90's this is interesting enough. From the background of the band at school and home, to the rise to sell out arenas, that makes a pretty interesting read. The Human drama, and raw honesty o fthe book is incredible and makes it very hard to put down. There is an inevitable amount of ego stroking, but the underlying human stories here are quite incredible. The part where Tommy Lee describes going to jail, where Vince Neil lost his young daughter to cancer are compelling. Even if you are not a dedicated fan of Motley Crue, and just have a passing interest in there music, I think you will find this a most rewarding read. Highly recommended.
Grade: A+
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Summary: Awesome couldn't put it down
Review: I'm not a reader by any means. I prefer TV. I couldn't put this book down. The descriptions were so real. These people led a life of excess, debauchery and more excesses.
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Summary: I've read it twice already
Review: This is the one book that I could not put down. Some of the stories can be a bit outrageous but it made for fun reading. I had the same dream Motley did. They had made it to the big times and their book gave me a taste of what it would be like.
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Summary: Ultimate Rock Star Biography
Review: Ohmygosh, where do I begin. Um, this book is amazing. Not only because the writing is straightforward and you really begin to develop an understanding of the problems that the band members had, but because you also begin to realize that these guys have nine lives. How on EARTH any of them survived all the drug overdoses, random sexual escapades, car crashes, stage accidents, or jealous women is a testament to how much God REALLY wanted us to hear their story. This book is also a great character study. All the guys were totally into drugs, sex, alcohol, and childish pranks. But because they are so honest and open about all the things they did wrong, by the end of the book you find yourself liking them. Granted, you probably won't agree with anything they did.
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Summary: Mathew, Mark, Luke and John...
Review: Or John, Paul, George and Ringo in self-destruct mode. As I read this disturbing autobiography to the 4th power, I couldn't help but think of The Bible. The first four books of the new Testament in The Bible are the same story told from four different perspectives. As a result, you get four different views of the exact same events. So, this is The Bible according to Motley so it's mostly filled with Sodom and Gomorrah and lots of depravity. It's disturbing, funny, revolting, repulsive, moving and down-right thought-provoking. One resolution women may come away with after reading all the tales of groupies, rape, infidelity, and misogyny is to never, EVER date a guy in a band. And if you want to experiment with drugs after reading this book, then your IQ is probably the same as your shoe size. All in all, I highly recommend this book as a guide for how NOT to live your life. I hope these guys have truly learned from all their mistakes and failures -- not in their work but in their relationships -- and realize that after all is said and done, at the end of the day, at the end of your life, no matter how much or little success you may have achieved, no matter how much or little money you may have made, if you can say you loved and were loved by friends, children, family, and significant others, then your life has been a rewarding one. I wish all the best for these guys.
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Summary: excellent bio
Review: i highly recommend this book to anyone who likes sex, drugs and rock n' roll. even if you don't like their music, it's very entertaining and quick to read.
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Summary: Could Not Put It Down!!!!
Review: This book is amazing. The boys of Motley Crue have to be some of the most messed up people around. This book was so entertaining that I was reading it aloud to a group of 8 and they wouldn't let me stop reading. They must make it into a movie. Look out for the part of Tommy Lee's "typical day" on the Girls, Girls Girls tour. Amazing.....but also very pathetic!
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