This book provides in a comical way that being a nigga has nothing to do with color; But by the ignorance we have within. Born in Chicago raised in Indiana and Chicago; Racism was everywhere. Now that I am an Adult I must expose it. Enough said.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Sex; Drugs; and Rock and Roll but Mostly DrugsBy Mark R. BrewerChris ODell met Derek Taylor; a friend of the Beatles; in L.A. in 1968. This led to her getting a job at Apple Records in London. This job led to others; and Chris eventually became an expert at running a tour for a band. This allowed her to meet many of the rock legends of the 1960s and 70s. Her book gives the reader an abundance of insights into these people. Some of them come off very well. Others do not. The Beatles all seem like good guys; friendly and kind. Chris became best friends with Pattie Boyd Harrison; Georges wife; and so George was the Beatle she knew best (he wrote a song; "Miss ODell;" about her). George could be fun and carefree; but he also had a cold side. Chris says you were never quite sure which George you would get. Neil Young; Bob Dylan; Graham Nash; Mick Jagger; and Keith Richards are others who seem like decent people. Yoko Ono; Stephen Stills; David Crosby; and Eric Clapton are not as likable. Yoko is cold. Crosby and Stills are spoiled little brats; stamping and shouting whenever the slightest thing doesnt go their way. Clapton is a first class jerk; and this is not the first book Ive read that showed him in that light.But all of them are rather pathetic; so caught up in sex and drugs and rock and roll that they cant see straight. George has an affair with Ringos wife Maureen. Pattie has an affair with Eric Clapton; whom she will end up marrying (and divorcing). And Chris ODell sleeps around quite a bit. It was a crazy time; and MISS ODELL captures it. Its an enjoyable; illuminating; and well-written book.But there were some places where I wanted more. For instance; ODell glosses over Georges 1974 U.S. tour; which she was on; not even mentioning Georges hoarse voice; which was a problem throughout (I was at the Philadephia show).The book certainly shows that fame and fortune is not all its cracked up to be.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Groupie/ "friend" to the bands and insidersBy Ephi82I found this an interesting slice of life among the biggest rock stars of the 60s and 70s; focused on my favorites; the Beatles.It seems Miss ODell was good friends with several Beatle insiders; and friends with George Harrison and Ringo Starr; but its clear her main contacts and friendships were with Patti Harrison and Maureen Starr. My reading is that George loved having her around so she would keep Patti occupied so he was free to do whatever he wanted to do; including having an affair with many woman; including Maureen Starr. Perversely; she started to bed ole Ringo after Georges announcement he was in love with Maureen. Interestingly; all while Miss Chris is still one of Maureens best buddies......hmmmmmmIn the final analysis the is a book written by a groupie of the 60s and 70s; who occasionally worked for the people she gravitated to as a tour manager/administrator while taking copious amounts of drugs. After the first 2/3 of the book; it get repetitive; and with each page you see her credibility slip away...Again; while interesting; she seems to have been a tour manager and functional groupie for a number of big stars back in the day1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Glad I Picked This One Up...Join me!By Linda LaurenI truly enjoyed Chris ODells memoir. It was written with a fresh eye that didnt spent reams of paper and our time rehashing groupies. She wasnt one; not really. Having sex with a friend who is a musician you have a relationship with based on business is very different than slutting around backstage waiting for the band to finish to have a one-night-stand. Thats not Miss ODell. She wrote from a deep perspective of understanding the business of promoting and being a part of the marketing of music and musicians. I saw her book as a female version of Barry Feys great read; "Backstage Past." A great read. She certainly deserved a song written about her and Im glad George Harrison did so!I want to add that I dont know her; but I do admire her business sense and loyalty to those in her circle. I hope she writes another one!
