The Dave Matthews Band: Music for the People

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Summary: Great Band Poor Book
Review: What a Disappointment no new material, no new pics lots of mistakes I think we need someone to bring out a book with lots of new info and things we dont no about the band and things you can't get off the Internet.

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Summary: A poorly researched book on my favorite band!
Review: I was looking forward to this book because I thought it would help to update the established book on the band--Morgan Delancey's Step into the Light. Although the information is more current, I found a lot of mistakes here, and the story just is not as solid as Delancey's. All of this aside, the picture are old and really don't compare to some of the original photos that can be found in Step into the Light. This seemed like a quicky job, rather than a labor of love. The result is a book that seems hurried, haphazard, and lacking in factual accuracy. If you have to buy one book on DMB (and I'm not the kind of person who usually reads books on bands) make it Step into the Light. There is still room for another book on DMB--maybe several books--but I don't think this one really breaks much new ground.

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Summary: An informative look into DMB
Review: I'm usually hesitant to read books about bands, as there are many and they are often not very good. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Mr. Martell had taken the time to research the band well and to communicate with the fans. The images in the book only highlight the story that Martell careful outlined for the reader. I look forward to more from this author.

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Summary: An informative fun read about a killer band
Review: I was hooked by this book the moment I picked it up. It's rare that I've come across a biography of one my favorite band's that is written so skillfully. I love this book. The narrative has flair, and now I know more about Dave!

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Summary: Poorly researched, and poorly written!
Review: It seems as though the author decided to write a book about them before he knew anything about them. A band biography should be written by a true fan, who's life has been affected by the band's music and inspiration. Most of the information stated as facts were merely untrue rumors! When researching, you should back up your facts from more than one source (NOT just some kid on the internet!). The author repeats himself many times as if he is seaching for words to fill the pages. The band has a lot of great things to show for themselves and deserve a better recount of their hard work and success. "Step Into the Light" is a much better choice.

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Summary: Shotty Job!
Review: The book presents false information...like the Kronos Quartet playing on "Spoon" no (just one of many). It seemingly borrows from "Step into the Light" without conscious and then even fails to give credit to the author. "Step into the Light" offers a careful thorough history of the band and the major players without rushing through like "Music for the People" does. The pace is rushed and glosses over most of the other band members other than Dave and those that were there in the beginning (Peter Greisar). For those info hungry fanatics the book will leave a lot to be desired with a handful of NEW tidbits...unfortunately that information is undermined by the misinformation in the book and the reader is left wondering if it is actually correct at all. Chances are you will find something of interest here but "Step into the Light" is for the not-so-casual fan. Casual is just what Martell seems to be.

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Summary: To many mistakes
Review: There are to many mistakes in this book. If a person does not know alot about the band they will be mislead. Although these look to be editing mistakes. I don't know how they can miss the wrong song that the band won a grammy for. I also think that the book fails to go into things as much as it should. I am also compareing it to my only other option, "Step Into The Light" by Morgan Delancy, But the book does give a good history. I would not recommend it. I would however recommend the Delancy book if You want a good solid history.

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Summary: Thrilling
Review: Usually I find it difficult to read a book dedicated to one band, even one of my favorites, but I couldn't put this one down. Martell's vivid imagery draws you in and I read it cover to cover in one night.

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Summary: Fantastic
Review: This book is fantastic! Martell does a great job of pulling together what you want to know with cool photos of the band. If you like Dave Matthews, you will love this book!

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Summary: The definitive DMB Bible...
Review: If you love DMB, this book is a perfect way to get an inside scoop on the band's history. From the early days to the stadium gigs, 'Music for the People' tracks Dave, Stefan, Boyd, Carter, and Leroi as they become one of the most popular bands of a generation. Complete with a discography and a gigography (a complete list of every show the band has ever played), this is a must-have for casual fans and hardcore Daveheads alike. I highly recommend it.