Weaving together the definitive story of the Seattle music scene through a series of interviews with the people who were there; this book contains more than 130 interviews; along with essential background information. Digging deeper than other accounts; this history begins in the early 1960s; tracing the chain of events that spawned some of the greatest rock acts of all time in the 1990s; including Pearl Jam; Nirvana; Alice in Chains; and Soundgarden. First-ever interviews include Eddie Vedders take on Pearl Jamrsquo;s history; a discussion among the members of Alice in Chains; and Layne Staleyrsquo;s motherrsquo;s comments on her sons drug addiction and death. There is also plenty of information on less well-known aspects of the grunge scene; including the Riot Grrrl movement and the oft-overlooked but highly influential Seattle bands such as Mother Love Bone/Andy Wood; the Melvins; Screaming Trees; and Mudhoney. The end result is a comprehensive guide that includes a wealth of previously untold stories and offers a fresh and immediate approach to music history.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerVery good printing0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Erin JolleyVery nice !2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Mini-sized guide with maxi-helpful informationBy Heinz DinterThe Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series is just wonderful; its like a "Cliff Note" of the opera. and extremely informative and educational. I particularly like the size; these guides are not cumbersome and fit right into my shirt pocket. The ladies will find sufficient room in their pocketbooks.The story narrative with the music examples is excellent. I prefer it to a libretto; indeed. its a much easier way to follow the essence of the story. The essay is magnificent; very well written. not pedantic. and extremely insightful and comprehensible. I congratulate Burton Fisher for a job very well done and for making these handy. information-laden booklets available. The Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series is a wonderful contribution to opera education and opera appreciation.My tip: acquire the entire collection because you will be in easy reach of superbly presented opera guides consisting of story analysis. principal characters in the opera. story narrative with music highlights. background. analysis. and commentary.Heinz Dinter. Ph.D.
