The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

If you really like 90e grunge music or just even music in general I really suggest this book. This is one of the best books I have read in my 13 years of living and I have read a lot of good books and this is the best of them all.

I bought this book for my husband for his birthday. He is an avid Foo Fighter fan. This book has elevated him from Fan to Fanatic! Dave Grohl is truly a storyteller; true to the title. And the reason he won’t finish the book? He’s not ready to say goodbye! Dave Grohl: keep storytelling!

I was sucked in from the beginning. I grew up listening to nirvana and Foo fighters and loved reading this and learning all about Dave.

I'll start this review with this statement. I have never owned a Foo Fighters record. After reading this book, and after many trips to both iTunes and YouTube as I read this bio, I realized I'd heard one song by the FF's since their first record in the mid 1990s. And I Myself was in the business for well over 35 years, and with a love of music second to none.And to be honest, after many searches of my Kindle store looking for something of interest to read, I gave this books "Free Sample" a shot, and never turned back. Sure, I've got the second and third Nirvana albums (I loved that band even though they and the other Seattle bands killed the "hair bands" that employed me at the time!) But after Kurt died I never followed the other acts of both Dave and Krist. By the time those two moved on, I myself was entering a much more mellow stage in my career. Working for the likes of CSN and Dan Fogelberg, and away from Ted Nugent, Yngwie Malmsteen, Faster Pussycat, and the band Lynch Mob (I was actually touring with them when Grunge crushed any chance of them becoming huge lol.)Ok, now to the review..Dave Grohl is a force of nature. All that he's done in his life is totally amazing. This book should be a "Must Read" for any kid growing up in 2023. Whether beginner musician, or just kids trying to find themselves. Hey kids! Put the freakin' phone down and read this book. All that's come to Dave Grohl in his lifetime was because of his perseverance, and will. I myself was lucky in life for many of the EXACT SAME REASONS, and that too started with my mothers unconditional love and support. Oddly, I to met and worked for many of my musical heroes as well, because also I never gave up! Luck played a big role in Dave's life as well as mine. And with that, ill stop comparing my life with his. But as I said, bottom line, you can achieve anything you want, but you've got to put in the time. This story proves that. Great read. Educational. And (for once) its not a story of DRUGS. Yeah, he smokes weed and drinks. Who cares? He was never a cocaine addict, or crackhead, or junkie. I myself dabbled in some of the above, but it didn't define me. It was for after work, and the hard stuff never tooK over my life.Excellent book. Superior human being. Will I now go out and buy a Foo Fighters album. Nah, I'll stick to the 6500 songs on my ipod, I was born in 1953 and my musical tastes are set in stone. No pun intended. Buy this book for your teenager now. Once they start, they'll not put it down. And who knows, maybe they'll learn something. Fingers crossed. PS mom and dad might like it too lol.

Just read it. The conversational tone and beautiful adventures pull you in - I kept forcing myself to put it down because I did not want to finish.

This is so well done. I love all of it

A terrific read that let readers see insidethe life of one of the greatest rock musicians of all time. Dave's wits, humor, and his down-to-earth personality can all be discovered inside this profound 📚. A+

this book, man!!! i have never been so moved to tears, and moved to laughter in the solitude of words.Dave is truly a wonderful writer, sharing his deepest and most vulnerable stories with his fans willing to take the deep dive.this is a book i will hold dearly with me throughout my life. it covers childhood innocence, and the sentimental value, the deepest and lightest depths of grief, and the moments that made Grohl, Grohl.i wish i could give this book ten stars. Bravo!

Good. REally enjoyed the first part, from the unknown punk years up until all the details of living with Kurt, and hitting the big stage with Nirvana. The poverty, and the passion for music.Second part feels a bit less compelling, as it pretty much dwells on Foo Fighters, the endless tours, family & freinds. Less crazy & adventurous, so to say. But so it was Dave's career, after all.

If you are into the rock n roll world, this book will sound like music to your years. The stories are great and the chapters fly by fast with his way of storytelling. 10/10

Very very very quick shipping but the jacket of the book came dirty, minor issue but still an issue

Enjoyed reading this book which without any frills & ego takes us through the steep ups & downs of the life of a rock star, who survives through it all and is able to enjoy his love for music and success. The hard life of an underground punk rocker. The brief embrace with a tragic shooting star, Kurt Cobain and the meteoric rise in world of music. Rebuilding life after that trauma to greater musical heights and never losing the balance in life and humility. Love for family & friends, especially the mother, daughters and departed friends. A rare feature of the life of a rock star, to savour success and continue to see life & rock legends with the wide eyed innocence of a youngster from a very humble beginnings. Bravo.

If you are a fans of Dave Grohl you can read it! It’s just an amazing book, i love it ! Dave is a genius and seem to be the most nicest guy in the world.