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Summary: A hilarious tribute to a great rock band
Review: This book was quite a humorous treat. After hearing all about it for a few years, I decided to pick it up...and after doing so can see why Jimmy Page through it out into the mote after reading a bit of it. Although some of the stories in the book may very well be true, most of things mentioned in the book are so farcical, that this book becomes a joke. If even a tenth of what was said in this book were true, the band would have become legendary, and, unfortunately, part of the band's legendary status is due in part to this very book.
If you're a fan of Zeppelin, then I would highly recommend this book for a few laughs...I mean, after reading it, you have the feeling that the author wants you to believe that Jimmy Page is Satan's right hand man, but I digress!
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Summary: What would I write if I had no clue?
Review: Stephen Davis does a good job of embellishment in "Hammer of the Gods". Through a catchy title and sensational writing Davis has what is unfortunately considered the definitive Led Zeppelin story. Jimmy Page himself said that he threw the book out a window after about the first chapter. This book has it's good points and it undoubtedly has some accurate information, but for the most part it is not worth reading. Remember, it is unauthorized. Davis even tries to quote lyrics from Led Zeppelin songs in the book and gets those wrong. Enough said.
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Summary: Led Zeppelin at thier best and worst on the road.
Review: Led Zeppelin on the road. At times rude and crude, this is a look at a band on the road from the inside. From the early days of struggle to the heady days of the Zep as rock Gods. Perhaps the single most influential band of its time Led Zeppelin not only broke new ground in recording techniques, record sales, and concert attendance but brought new meaning to the concept of "a loss of innocence". Hammer of the Gods is an interesting insight into the strengths, weaknesses, and vices of a legendary rock icon
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Summary: An interesting look into Led Zeppelin
Review: I just recently became interested in Led Zeppelin and decided to pick up Hammer of the Gods to learn about the legacy that defined them. I must say I'm not a bit disapointed. I found the book to be an exciting and interesting look at the band from the beginning to the end of their Career highlighting everything along the way. However the only real flaw in the book is that alot of it's content is questionable and my advice is to read with an open mind and take what you will from it. It may not be a rock solid biography of Zeppelin but it certainly gives a good impression of what the band was. I recommend this to any hardcore or casual Zep fan, It's well worth the read even if your not a huge Zeppelin fan.
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Summary: A Zeppelin fanatic
Review: This book is great,at the start I didn't know much of zeppelin's history but now that I've actually read this book I have everything Led Zeppelin.It is a must have book,The book gives you all the details about led Zeppelin's music and their behavior on the road...You must have this book/!!
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Summary: Good Zep Read - even despite inaccuracies
Review: Stephen Davis isn't a Zep expert, but this book was spot on in its release at a time when Zep didn't exist anymore back in the mid-80s. I remembered reading it and going wow! This is Led Zeppelin! It is a fun read, but take it with a pinch of salt...much of it is attributed to Richard Cole. The book has never been endorsed by the band, but it's the stuff of what legends are made of. Even Plant admitted in a Musician interview that he didn't much remember what went on in the seventies...if even a portion of what's written here is true - then it makes sense why! This book did much to promote the legend and legacy of Zep - warts and all...
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Summary: It'll leave you shocked, appalled and enthralled.
Review: Hammer of the Gods is a very enthralling read. It leans more towards the touring career of Led Zeppelin rather than the recording sessions. The account of Zeppelin's wild back-stage antics is fascinating, revealing the band as heavy-drinking womanizers. John Bonham's maniacal partying and Jimmy Page's underage lover are just two of the many unglamourous subjects detailed in this well-written book.
Perhaps even more interesting are the exploits of Zeppelin's 2 managers: Richard Cole and Peter Grant. Both intimidating men who never hesitated to resort to violence in order to swing proceedings in the band's favour. The accounts of their dealings make this book worth reading alone.
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Summary: well written, not near as bad as said in other reviews
Review: ...i am a huge led zeppelin fan, and i can safely say i know quite a bit. When i first picked this book up, i had heard some stories about how it was all garbage. I read it and enjoyed it thoroughly. being curious about how well a reporter could write a book on a band, i decided to pick up another book on zeppelin. I got Stairway to Heaven, uncensored. This one was written by Richard Cole, their road manager. I found that Richard Cole seems to agree with Stephen Davis im pretty much every way. In Hammer of the Gods, Richard is said to be a wild drunkard. However, in Richard Coles book, he is even more of a wild drunk. I read many of the same stories in these books. What i learned is that Stephen Davis is a much better writer than Richard Cole is. He somehow is able to put the power of Led Zeppelin into words. Overall, this book is amazing, and if you are a fan of Led Zeppelin, or even if you simply like some of their music, this is a great book to read. I really enjoyed it, and suggest that everyone read it. And as for the band dismissing all the outrageous stories in this book, i don't doubt it. However, that does not make them false(i would probably deny it if i did these things too). This band was truly amazing, and to sum up Led Zeppelin, i think Jimmy said it best: "Power, mystery, hammer of the gods."
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