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Living the Blues
Canned Heat's Story of Music, Drugs, Death, Sex and Survival
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2011
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January 25, 2021
Sex, Drugs and Living The Blues
This book takes you on on the road with Canned Heat from the beginning to present. From the heights of the Woodstock to the days of biker bars. From the tragedy of Alan “BLIND OWL’’ Wilson, Bob ‘’THE BEAR’’ HIte and Henry “SUNFLOWER” Vestine.It follows their days of fame through the days of tragedy but one thing is a constant their love of each other and the Blues.
This book takes you on on the road with Canned Heat from the beginning to present. From the heights of the Woodstock to the days of biker bars. From the tragedy of Alan “BLIND OWL’’ Wilson, Bob ‘’THE BEAR’’ HIte and Henry “SUNFLOWER” Vestine.It follows their days of fame through the days of tragedy but one thing is a constant their love of each other and the Blues.
August 1, 2022
Insightful
An excellent read that allows one to gain insight to a band that had it all, lost it all and has thankfully ended up somewhere in the middle. It was good not only to learn about the author but about Alan Wilson and “The Bear” two figures in music that in their own right deserve more attention. Along with Adolfo de la Parra for not only his drumming but for having the dogged persistence to keep a band and a dream alive.
An excellent read that allows one to gain insight to a band that had it all, lost it all and has thankfully ended up somewhere in the middle. It was good not only to learn about the author but about Alan Wilson and “The Bear” two figures in music that in their own right deserve more attention. Along with Adolfo de la Parra for not only his drumming but for having the dogged persistence to keep a band and a dream alive.
March 15, 2016
Pleasantly and painfully honest. Members of the band may have past too young and other artists may come and go, but the blues will live on. Thanks to Canned Heat and Fito never forgetting his brothers, the music continues on and as great as ever. One of the best stories I have ever read having to do with the music world. I highly recommend this book. It has it all. Peace and love.
I gave 5 stars it's great! I am fortunate enough to have heard the band and met some of the members.
I gave 5 stars it's great! I am fortunate enough to have heard the band and met some of the members.
May 20, 2023
A great rock and roll story
Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra is the keeper of the Canned Heat flame. This is a true rock and roll story and the best “Behind the Music” that VH1 never produced.
Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra is the keeper of the Canned Heat flame. This is a true rock and roll story and the best “Behind the Music” that VH1 never produced.
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