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My Mythological Narrative: A Rock Odyssey
A story of a man's reflections as he looks back about upon a life he had as a successful Rock musician, and the lessons learned from those adventures. If you were ever in a band or loved someone who was, I think you will enjoy the community and shared experience.
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"Robert’s memoir is more proof that the dues-paying years are the most crazy, fun-filled, and potentially dangerous times of a young musician’s life. He captures that naïveté running headlong into harsh reality, usually with hilarious results. Robert also gives us plenty of historical context, on a large and small scale. Between anecdotes about his family, well-chosen photos (some great ones!), and an impressive attention to detail (the radio stations, music stores, and the gear), the reader really gets a feel for the time and the place.
“If the Dream promised early on of Rock immortality was ultimately unfulfilled, Robert is not bitter. This book reveals a generous and loving spirit, an enthusiastic raconteur, and a man you definitely want to go have a few beers with!” Graham Maby
“As the 70’s turned to the 80’s and the music changed from Rock to Punk, New Wave and Power Pop Robert Crenshaw took a ride with his brother Marshall up the music industry highway. Robert tells a compelling story of family, the highs and lows and the creative vs the business side of his life as well as his struggle to make the world realize that he is a talented musician in his own right. I watched a lot of it happen and Robert tells it in his own unique style.”
- Jonathan “Weasel “ Gilbert
WTMD Radio
Reviews and
"Robert’s memoir is more proof that the dues-paying years are the most crazy, fun-filled, and potentially dangerous times of a young musician’s life. He captures that naïveté running headlong into harsh reality, usually with hilarious results. Robert also gives us plenty of historical context, on a large and small scale. Between anecdotes about his family, well-chosen photos (some great ones!), and an impressive attention to detail (the radio stations, music stores, and the gear), the reader really gets a feel for the time and the place.
“If the Dream promised early on of Rock immortality was ultimately unfulfilled, Robert is not bitter. This book reveals a generous and loving spirit, an enthusiastic raconteur, and a man you definitely want to go have a few beers with!” Graham Maby
“As the 70’s turned to the 80’s and the music changed from Rock to Punk, New Wave and Power Pop Robert Crenshaw took a ride with his brother Marshall up the music industry highway. Robert tells a compelling story of family, the highs and lows and the creative vs the business side of his life as well as his struggle to make the world realize that he is a talented musician in his own right. I watched a lot of it happen and Robert tells it in his own unique style.”
- Jonathan “Weasel “ Gilbert
WTMD Radio
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2019
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March 1, 2023
Excellent book about the drummer behind some of the 80s best albums
Robert Crenshaw drummed on the fantastic albums ‘Marshall Crenshaw’ and ‘Field Day’ (among others). He tells a wonderful story of growing up and finding success in music and then finding his own way. Highly Recommended!
Robert Crenshaw drummed on the fantastic albums ‘Marshall Crenshaw’ and ‘Field Day’ (among others). He tells a wonderful story of growing up and finding success in music and then finding his own way. Highly Recommended!
August 21, 2019
Very well written. The audio book has pretty great music and effects in the background, I think the book is very innovative with it's blending of story, narration and music. Recommend strongly!
August 18, 2019
Robert Crenshaw has written a great account of his extraordinary life and times as among other things, a member of his brother Marshall's touring and recording outfit in the 80s and 90s. You come away with a sense that Robert Crenshaw is an ordinary guy with great talent who got swept into some amazing adventures and met some legendary characters. The final chapter about his father's death was very moving. Overall, a strong addition to the ranks of rock and roll biographies.
Note: The audiobook version is a cool experience, with music and sound effects and actual interviews with the people involved. Very entertaining. The ebook and large format paperback both have excellent photos included.
Note: The audiobook version is a cool experience, with music and sound effects and actual interviews with the people involved. Very entertaining. The ebook and large format paperback both have excellent photos included.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews