(Book). This tragic tale of the man who revolutionized the electric bass will appeal to players; fans; and anyone curious about the fine line between creative genius and madness. Bass players and music fans today whether of jazz; rock; reggae; pop; or punk owe much to Jaco Pastorius who literally reinvented the role of the electric bass. Jaco takes an in-depth look at his life through biographical narrative; personal tributes; and photographs. It chronicles his development beginning in the nightclub circuit; then on the road with Wayne Cochran The C.C. Riders; then catapulting to stardom in Weather Report. It explores his diagnosis as a manic depressive; his eventual downfall accelerated by alcohol and cocaine; and his senseless and violent death. Includes photos.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. So much automotive historyBy Laura GabrielThis book was heavy on automotive history; which doesnt interest me so much. There were several great photos of the first Detroit Auto Show in 1910. I was hoping to know more about the growth of the city and the skyscrapers that were built during that timeframe. It would have been interesting to see more detail on how people lived during that time and also for a little lighthearted comments about interesting photos. Very straightforward information and nice photos of cars.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good addition.By Tracey MorrisPurchased for office library. Good addition.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful Collection of Old Photos!By TGWIf you remember Detroit in its heyday -- or simply want to learn about the birth of the auto industry through a wealth of photos; this book is for you. With vintage photos on every page; the reader learns more through pictures that through the accompanying words.
