Philip Glass has had a unique impact on traditional popular culture over the past 40 years. Written jointly as an appraisal of his work and a biography; Glass details the landmark points of his career and the artists he recorded with; such as Ravi Shankar. Diverse projects; from his four hour epic "Einstein on the Beach" to operatic compositions such as "100 Airplanes; " and their impact on popular culture are explored -- recording a remarkable life in music.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wow.By KerryDuran Duran was - and still is - my favorite band of all time. so of course I was interested in reading a book about my favorite band member. Wow. What we make up and believe happens "behind the scenes" when you are a young teenager is so not reality. John Taylors account of his childhood years. then taking the reader through the bands beginnings. through the bands success and fame. to where he is today - all through his eyes - is absolutely wonderful. He writes with such courage. selflessness. down-to-earth raw candor that I have an entirely new type of respect for him (and the rest of the band). I truly appreciate him for writing his story and the powerful message it could bring to those "up and coming" today in the music/entertainment industry today. His words offer inspiration. hope. and of what it takes to be successful - hard work. Thank you. John. for writing your story ... I appreciate and respect you even more now at "40 something" years than I ever have. May you and your family continue to have peace and joy in your life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Entertaining. insightful. well done. So he is human. after all!By KristinsKindleAs a teen in the 80s. I was "in love" with John Taylor and pretty much most of the band as most young girls were. I never knew about his battles and looking back. it amazes me at all that happened but how well the publicity managers did their jobs. Its hard to imagine how he could have made it through so much. and at times. I found myself asking. "how is he even still here?" Thankfully...he is and sometimes you just know that things happen for a reason that we cannot begin to understand yet our lives play out day by day to the tune of a play written out long before we drew a first breath. Yes. JT. you are right where you are meant to be and thanks for sharing your story so honestly and openly. It helps the teen in me who drove 5hrs to see your final 2016 US date in Durant realize that yes. he and the guys are human. There are songs on Paper Gods that speak to me. especially Pressure Off as I deal with my moms third battle with a rare form of cancer that we know. ultimately. will win the war in this life. but not the next. Thanks for helping me through my own battles. and for always being there when I turn on my playlist.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Life time Duran Duran fan.By Tricia JohnstonI was and still am a HUGE Duran Fan. I really enjoyed knowing more about John Taylor. And what fame and success can do to ones life. Good and the bad. I highly recommend this and Andy Taylors book as well.
