"I've been mythicized, Mick-icized, eulogized and fooligized, I've been Cole-Portered and farmer's-daughtered, I've been Led Zepped and 12-stepped....
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Dec 21, 2011
Jennifer
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Dear Steven Tyler;
The noise in your head doesn't bother me so much, I get a lot of noise in my own head so I can relate, to a degree, but the words in your book really bothered me. A lot. Because the words in your book are a poorly put together bunch of sentences and nonsensical tripe. Way worse than almost any noise. Except for maybe that noise Jim Carey makes in "Dumb & Dumber" when they are having that most irritating noise contest.
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The noise in your head doesn't bother me so much, I get a lot of noise in my own head so I can relate, to a degree, but the words in your book really bothered me. A lot. Because the words in your book are a poorly put together bunch of sentences and nonsensical tripe. Way worse than almost any noise. Except for maybe that noise Jim Carey makes in "Dumb & Dumber" when they are having that most irritating noise contest.
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Aug 07, 2011
Buggy
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Opening line: “Life is short. Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that makes you smile.”
Reading about rock stars and their insane lives of excess is one of my guilty pleasures. I find the rise to success intriguing and then there are always the drugs, the girls, the inevitable rehab, more rehab and the stories behind the story. You know, how a song originated, what the lyrics really mean, why he fell off the stage. Then ther More...
Reading about rock stars and their insane lives of excess is one of my guilty pleasures. I find the rise to success intriguing and then there are always the drugs, the girls, the inevitable rehab, more rehab and the stories behind the story. You know, how a song originated, what the lyrics really mean, why he fell off the stage. Then ther More...
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May 26, 2011
Sarah
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Steven said it best, "like most rock stars I suffer from Terminal Adolescence." And I felt like I was reading the diary of a 13-year-old. His story has become cliche: sex, drugs, and (a little bit of) rock n' roll.
There's no revelation here. No deep insight into him, his songs, or the band. In fact, you could probably guess and come close to writing the book yourself, but it'd probably be better written and less juvenile and vulgar.
There's no revelation here. No deep insight into him, his songs, or the band. In fact, you could probably guess and come close to writing the book yourself, but it'd probably be better written and less juvenile and vulgar.
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Nov 02, 2011
Courtney
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I am a big Aerosmith fan. I've been known to repeat songs like "Angel" and "Crazy" 10 times in a row. My "angry" song is "Walk on Water". And pink is my new obsession. So it was natural that I would want to read the autobiography (memoir?) of the man who started it all.
I had an idea of what I was getting myself into here (read: lots of sex, drugs, and rock & roll), but I was hoping that it would get toned down a bit to tell the story. Turn More...
I had an idea of what I was getting myself into here (read: lots of sex, drugs, and rock & roll), but I was hoping that it would get toned down a bit to tell the story. Turn More...
Sep 28, 2011
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Music documentaries and biographies (auto or otherwise) are my guilty pleasures. I cannot get enough. That is, perhaps, until now. Steven has the gift of gab as we've all seen who have tuned in to American Idol 2.0. However, the problem is that his publisher and editor do not limit the verbosity. Not even the most ardent music and Aerosmith fan wants to read or listen to the minute details of his upbringing and the endless stories of his rock n roll debauched lifestyle.
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Sep 25, 2011
Elizabeth
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Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? By Steven Tyler (pp. 400)
Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler tells his story in his own words. Always colorful and irreverent in his interviews, expectations for 400-pages of Tyler’s interesting word choice, rhyming combinations, overt strange, and likely indecipherable tall tales are understandably high. But with 40 years of material, a world-class rock band, drug addictions, and many front page romances, Tyler glosses over most of it.
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Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler tells his story in his own words. Always colorful and irreverent in his interviews, expectations for 400-pages of Tyler’s interesting word choice, rhyming combinations, overt strange, and likely indecipherable tall tales are understandably high. But with 40 years of material, a world-class rock band, drug addictions, and many front page romances, Tyler glosses over most of it.
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Aug 18, 2011
Jennifer
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Aug 07, 2011
Wendy
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If you're looking for an education in sex, drugs, and rock'n roll, then this book will not disappoint. Steven (please don't call him Steve) goes into all aspects of his over 40 years of "living the dream" and some of his recounts are very graphic.
This book isn't as much an autobiography as it is a response to all of the people who have written or shared info about him in the past. It's more of a "well yeah, but you were doing drugs too," kind of thing.
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This book isn't as much an autobiography as it is a response to all of the people who have written or shared info about him in the past. It's more of a "well yeah, but you were doing drugs too," kind of thing.
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Jul 28, 2011
Robyn
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Holy What-it-is-ness! That was a wild and crazy ride! Never would have picked this up if I hadn't loved him so much on American Idol...I did not listen to much of their music. Heck I was just a baby (wink, wink). Aerosmith has only had a 40+ year career!!
On AI, I fell in love with his big heart, his style and sense of humor! I had no idea what a genius he is. It was very interesting learning about this legendary performer and what makes him tick. But seriously, how has he survived? He was More...
On AI, I fell in love with his big heart, his style and sense of humor! I had no idea what a genius he is. It was very interesting learning about this legendary performer and what makes him tick. But seriously, how has he survived? He was More...
Jul 28, 2011
I haven't finished this book yet. The book sounds like Steven Tyler. ADHD and wild and crazy, just like Steven Tyler is. I was more interested in his childhood and his recovery. He is a phenomenal artist and like many is plagued with addiction. It is worse for those who are put on pedestals and have access to all the drugs that they could possibly want.
He also talks about how insane it was to be on the road. The artists, musicians make a lot of money and are pushed to make more for th More...
He also talks about how insane it was to be on the road. The artists, musicians make a lot of money and are pushed to make more for th More...
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Jun 23, 2011
Lisa
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Yes, I gave it five stars. I loved this book. Most people look at me as though I am crazy for having even bought it, much less read it, and no one thinks he has the brains to write a book and don't believe that he did so. But he has a very powerful voice, and I don't mean a singing one.
As someone who has created a public persona, Steven Tyler is a bit over the top. But he is also Steven Tallarico; a boy who grew up summers in Sunapee, N.H. There is no doubt that the tie-in of liv More...
As someone who has created a public persona, Steven Tyler is a bit over the top. But he is also Steven Tallarico; a boy who grew up summers in Sunapee, N.H. There is no doubt that the tie-in of liv More...
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May 17, 2011
David
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I probably would never have picked up this book if I hadn't enjoyed Steven Tyler so much on American Idol (and there's a good chance that Steven Tyler saw American Idol as a good way to promote his boko and upcoming solo album). I also enjoyed Keith Richards' autobiography, and thought this might be another worthy read. However, I thought this one was just okay. For one thing, it's pretty raunchy, and seems filled with locker room talk of sexual conquests and "can you believe I did this a
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Sep 13, 2011
Vikki
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I can't believe I read the whole thing! I wasn't planning on it but it did hold my interest and made me want to keep reading. This book is free-flowing thoughts that run through Steven Tyler's head. And the noise in his head did not bother me. I think Steven Tyler wrote from his heart and told it the way it was. I appreciate his honesty. But it is a rock stars head. So expect a lot of drugs and sex and wildness.
I picked up this book because I really liked Steven Tyler on Ame More...
I picked up this book because I really liked Steven Tyler on Ame More...
Aug 29, 2011
Leah (packfan20)
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Wow - there should be a disclaimer on this book that says if you are offended by ANYTHING, you better not read it! It is very raw and a bit shocking in some parts (but it's Steven Tyler, should I have been surprised???).
That being said, Steven Tyler really is talented. I was impressed to learn that he's not just some that screams into a mic - he's a musician! I enjoyed his descriptions of how they mixed the songs and how he came up with a bunch of his lyrics.
That being said, Steven Tyler really is talented. I was impressed to learn that he's not just some that screams into a mic - he's a musician! I enjoyed his descriptions of how they mixed the songs and how he came up with a bunch of his lyrics.
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May 12, 2011
Jenn
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From looking at the reviews for this book, evidently, I'm the lone dissenter. Aerosmith is one of the few bands/artists I've seen in person multiple times. Their songs are mostly silly and super fun. I like them a lot, but I'm not a super fan. So, when this book came out, I saw a lot of positive reviews. My library had it, so I put it on hold. I don't get it. Let me say that I'm not a terribly creative person. I'm certainly not a musician. And I've never done drugs. Maybe I just can't
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Oct 11, 2011
Serena
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Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler with David Dalton is my first rock n’ roll memoir. Steven Tyler, lead singer for Aerosmith, always struck me as very Bohemian, and he even says as much in his memoir. Readers will be surprised to find that the memoir is Steven Tyler telling his story and not some writer’s idea of what his story should sound like. It’s not prettied up. As the pages turn, readers will find that Tyler remembers a great many details, even street names and hou
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May 08, 2011
Allison
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As a huge Aerosmith fan, part of me worried this book would be self-indulgent, clearing Steven's own name while sullying everyone else's. Another part of me thought it would be all about his rock & roll decadence, drug problems, women. Walk The Way (the band's autobiography), but focused solely on Steven. I'll admit that part of me wanted that, to hear his side of the story and all the juicy gossip.
I didn't get it.
At first, I was disappointed. The narrative was scattered More...
I didn't get it.
At first, I was disappointed. The narrative was scattered More...
Oct 12, 2011
Brian
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What a fun read!!! Steven Tyler is such a gifted writer. His wordplay in his music is notorious. FINALLY we get an ENTIRE book from him.
And much like Keith Richard's memoir last year, this one is also MOSTLY unapologetic. He is a bit apologetic (you know it is coming in these "Behind the Music"-like memoirs) to those he has hurt with his drug addiction and drinking. But he is totally unapologetic about anything else...the sex and the rock and roll is also what it's all abo More...
And much like Keith Richard's memoir last year, this one is also MOSTLY unapologetic. He is a bit apologetic (you know it is coming in these "Behind the Music"-like memoirs) to those he has hurt with his drug addiction and drinking. But he is totally unapologetic about anything else...the sex and the rock and roll is also what it's all abo More...
Jul 10, 2011
Debbie
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WOW! I've read quite a few memoirs, and I think this is one of the best. Is it spazzy and hard to follow at times? You bet. But you know, it's the noise in his head. I believe he writes how he probably talks. I've seen other reviews complaining that it's about sex, drugs and rock & roll. Well - DUH! It's Steven Tyler. That's his life. He's an addict. He owns it. He gets help. Will it ever stick? Who knows, but he's not denying what he is. He tells of the love/hate he and Joe Perry
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Jul 09, 2011
Anthony
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I enjoyed reading this book. Both Tyler and Keith Richards, in his book, have helped me to appreciate the amount of effort and hard work that goers into writing a song.
This was an interesting book, with a lot of details about Steven Tyler and his upbringing that I never knew about. I had no idea he was an Italina kid who grew up in Yonkers, NY. I always assumed he was from Boston!
The one thing I did not like, and I guess it's part of Tyler's honesty when he writes about hi More...
This was an interesting book, with a lot of details about Steven Tyler and his upbringing that I never knew about. I had no idea he was an Italina kid who grew up in Yonkers, NY. I always assumed he was from Boston!
The one thing I did not like, and I guess it's part of Tyler's honesty when he writes about hi More...
Nov 11, 2011
Stephanie
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DOES THE NOISE IN MY HEAD BOTHER YOU?, written by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame, along with David Dalton, is Mr. Tyler’s autobiography. As the frontman for one of the United States’ most influential rock bands of the last 30 years, Tyler has a lot to say, and it isn’t pretty.
Along with the overload of sex, drugs, and other rock’n’roll players, Tyler wants to make certain you understand that HE WAS STABBED IN THE BACK and CHEATED and HE ISN’T THE ONLY ONE IN THE BAND THAT USES DRUGS. Ty More...
Along with the overload of sex, drugs, and other rock’n’roll players, Tyler wants to make certain you understand that HE WAS STABBED IN THE BACK and CHEATED and HE ISN’T THE ONLY ONE IN THE BAND THAT USES DRUGS. Ty More...
Aug 05, 2011
Jane
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How the heck is this man still alive?! And functioning?! The book is written as Steven Tyler appears - made up of all kinds of different, disjointed pieces, but creating a single thing. The writing style is what I anticipate a conversation with him would be - wild stories, a heavy mix of swearing, scatting and being completely off-topic and plenty of music, meds and mayhem. I was beyond amazed - to the point that my stomach did uncomfortable flip-flops - at the quantities of drugs and women h
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Jun 06, 2011
Jeffrey
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I'm not really sure what most of the reviewers/readers of this book expected. They are complaining about the adolescent, egotistical, drug abusing, sex indulgent lifestyle of a rock star. This was what I already knew about Steven Tyler and pretty much any other hard rocking successful star from his era and any other era. He is hormonally driven. He is an addict. He is convinced of his own rock star immortality. I believe that a large part of his success comes from being all of those things.
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Aug 28, 2011
Megan
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The problem with Steven's memoirs isn't so much the content - sex, drugs, and rock and roll - that's kind of what I had expected. The problem that I found was that since I'm not terribly familiar with Aerosmith's story (they're great musicians but I've never really called them a favourite band), is that many of his stories kind of left me in the dark. He spoke of people in his life as if we should already know who they are which, sorry, isn't always the case. Yes, I have a working familiarity wi
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Aug 27, 2011
Jessica
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From their eponymous named first album, to Just Push Play, I have loved the music of Aerosmith. I’ve seen them in concert many times, and I even saw Aerosmith and Run DMC perform Walk This Way, together, live- AMAZING. So I'm sure you can imagine my excitement when Steven Tyler's (don't call him Steve) memoir appeared at my library.
I'll admit I'm not familiar with Aerosmith's newest album, nor have I seen Steven Tyler on American Idol (because I hate that show), nor did I know anyth More...
I'll admit I'm not familiar with Aerosmith's newest album, nor have I seen Steven Tyler on American Idol (because I hate that show), nor did I know anyth More...
Jul 17, 2011
Dale
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Having read Joey Kramer's book, Stephen Davis' oral history of Aerosmith, Rebel Heart by Bebe Buell (mother of Liv Tyler), and Mia Tyler's memoir, I was not sure how much I could learn from this book. I think the author sums it up best when he states "rock and roll stars never grow up," and that seems to be the point of being a star. As expected, his version of events is different from drummer Kramer's or Buell's, and his disdain for much of the addiction recovery industry is apparent.
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Jun 15, 2011
Dianne
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Just started this one today....cool to read about alot of the early history of the rock music scene and all that. Learned lots of stuff I did not know already! Writing style is a little jumpy aroundy...you are in , oh let's say, 1966, then all of a sudden the seventies and then back to 69 and so on...but it is so far worth it. Okay, finished this book yesterday....took me awhile to read...about a week. Yep, there is alot of noise in his head. Hard to follow the timeline in this book, but I alw
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Jun 16, 2011
Tanya/dog eared copy
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If you've ever been caught singing "Dream On" while strumming on an air guitar and listening to your Walkman...; If you were one of those staring in hurt bewilderment at a Joe Perry Project logo stenciled into the sidewalk outside of the Narcissus nightclub in Boston...; If your heart soared at the sight of a flying piano... DOES THE NOISE IN MY HEAD BOTHER YOU? is for you!
Ostensibly the memoir of Aerosmith's lead singer, Steven Tyler, there is no denying that it has to be More...
Ostensibly the memoir of Aerosmith's lead singer, Steven Tyler, there is no denying that it has to be More...
Jun 28, 2011
Belea T.
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The thing is... I'v met Steven and he really does talk this way. He's probably diagnosable ADHD, and my guess is that he just started talking into a tape recorder (really, really a lot), and the poor ghostwriter and editor had to try to make it, um, work.
It does actually. But you have to be in the mood for a somewhat schizophrenic read and forget the whole linear thing.
It doesn't really cover any new ground, and I would have liked a lot more current events info from the More...
It does actually. But you have to be in the mood for a somewhat schizophrenic read and forget the whole linear thing.
It doesn't really cover any new ground, and I would have liked a lot more current events info from the More...
Sep 18, 2011
Shelly
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Oh Mr. Tyler, you glorious creature, who wrote songs I know and love and want to get tattooed. You wonderful man whose band charges so freaking much to put on a show. I love you. But please, please don't write another book. Unless of course you get a co-writer. Then that's acceptable. Between your rambling ADHD narrative, and the drawn-out stories about sex, and then more stories that double back on themselves I was completely and utterly frustrated with your book. I almost didn't finish, but I
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