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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The poet behind the punkBy PamThis is a somewhat odd book; but I really liked it. I wasnt a huge fan of punk but I have heard of most of the more popular punk bands. Richard Hell and The Voidoids seemed to be more at the fringes. Before buying this book; I did a little research and decided to buy this. If you remember the time when punk emerged and you are interested in learning more; this is a good place to either start or continue. I read this after reading Patti Smiths Just Kids which also covers that period.Many of the bands from that movement came across as obnoxious idiots--for example; the Sex Pistols. It was interesting to learn that Hell started as a poet and a fan of literature and poetry; who expanded into music. He was truly a pioneer; and yet; he too was simply morphing music and style from other artists like the New York Dolls.There are gaps in the story. Yes; he does begin with his life with his family. His father dies when he is a child and we know so little of how or why. Once he leaves home; it is as if his family ceases to exist.But; Hell gives us a clear view into his life of Rock and Roll. We see how the industry exploits artists; how dull and demeaning touring can be and how tedious it is to be addicted to drugs. Punk mocks the glamour of the idols that came before and Hell helps to answer the question: if being a Rock star is so great; why do so many die so young?While Hell does provide some lurid details about his many couplings; he never does let us in to the most intimate details of those relationships. The same can also be said of what Hell chooses to share about himself. He holds back enough so that we never really know who he is. He remains a bit cool and detached. We miss the highs and lows that come with intense passion.For all his faults; I admire him for walking away from music and for surviving when so many others could not. Hes an interesting guy with an even more interesting story.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Heroin strikes again!By michael thompsonIt seems that heroin ruins a lot of lives yet so many rock icons have used it to fuel their rise to the top. Almost all of them make it a cautionary tale but It seems like you may need it to succeed! This book tells the same story of drugs and rock but not enough sex. Its a must read to understand how punk rock came about. Its hard to believe some people think punk started in England. Being a fan of hells music I could not help but like it. Having said that; someone needs to tell all rock biographers and others to stop begining their books with the childhood memories and what led them to the parts we really want to read about. That stuff belongs in the book but not in that order.Ive read a whole bunch of these now and the best so far is Duff Mckagens "Its so easy and other lies". Its way better than Slashs book which read like a high school diary.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. hellBy Edward ScheetzInteresting piece on 70s ny.Not enough on Television and Marquee Moon and their importance. Color on the later punk scene. Animosity towards Verlaine led Hell to leave a lot out. Significant focus on his addiction which was clearly serious. But his descriptions of drug fueled sex w women that arent otherwise relevant was too much.Read quickly for its cultural content. Biographically it is wanting.