The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

Who knew Dave Grohl could write?? One of the best autobiographies I've read. On par with another complete hero of mine, Oliver Stone. Full of humility, gratitude, and humour, his story is very relatable even to us minions. Amazing opportunities and experiences shared that are poised as luck or timing, however, you can't fail to acknowledge the skill, resilience, and time/effort he has put in to craft his art to become someone so fortunate. You do sense there is a multitude of stories that depict the harsher realities of his journey and the tone of the story has been modified to 'protect the innocent'. Had they been included, the book would've been far less enjoyable in my opinion. Haven't been able to put the book down since it arrived, in complete awe of Dave Grohl as ever, having this level of intimacy shared amongst the pages has been sheer indulgence and a real treat!! ..I would like to read the more cathartic version should he ever choose to release it!! ;) Brilliant author and fantastic storytelling!

This book was just what I needed to unwind after a stressful week. It made me laugh, and on occasion it made me well up. It certainly kept me entertained. Dave Grohl is a natural storyteller. This isn't one of those long winded autobiographies, nor is it a vanity project. It is exactly what it says on the cover; Tales Of Life And Music. Grohl's passion for music shows throughout the book, as does his love for his family and the friendships he has cultivated along the way. Grohl doesn't come across as arrogant or as a diva. In fact, there is a hint of insecurity. He certainly doesn't take himself too seriously. Dave Grohl is one of the good guys. He's had an interesting life to date, he's made good music and he's had a lot of fun along the way. He's shared some of that fun with us in this book.

This book has been one of the most enjoyable reads I’ve ever experienced. As a huge Dave Grohl fan I was already aware of some of the stories in book having seen countless interviews of Dave over the years relaying them. This book is a glimpse behind the curtain and Dave has poured his heart and soul into every single letter on each page. You can just feel what drives him, his passion for music, the undeniable love he has for family (both blood related and the family you choose). He clearly has family, love and music running straight through his core. I loved Dave before reading his book but it gave me a greater understanding of the man who has made his own dreams come true but has never lost sight of what truly matters to him his family, his love and his music. I feel I know Dave Grohl a little bit better now and if possible love him even more. If you are a fan of Dave’s or not you will enjoy this book, Daves writing is sharp, witty and emotive. I look forward to the next one.

A sincere and heartfelt insight into the man behind Nirvana and in front of the Foo Fighters. I have admired his honesty and sincerity in many brief cameos in rock documentaries, so this was an absorbing read, especially for any musician who has performed at any level. This is rock and roll with warts and all exposed.

I’m not a hard-core fan of Dave Grohl - I bought this book for my husband (who is a dh fan!) but picked it up when I had a hospital appointment with a long wait. Well. Now I am a fan - I don’t recognise many of the bands/musicians (it’s not a genre I had much exposure to, although I have now seen the Foos live a few times and have fallen in love with their music). His writing is beautiful - it feels like a truly honest reflection on life moments. I felt as though I had sat and had a long chat over a cup of tea (me) and a whisky (him!). His philosophy on life is one I hope to emulate, in some small way, in my own life - his sense of adventure and continued awe at the serendipitous moments of his life. A fascinating and immersive read that I would recommend to anyone, not just the hard-core Foos/Nirvana/Scream etc fans.

An easily accessible and engaging read of this rock stars lifelong musical journey. I know little about their music but read this because it was on offer and they are one of my younger brother's favourite bands. I was curious about them. Dave G comes across as a hardworking musician and a modest decent guy. I shall now have to go and listen to some of their numerous cds.

I really enjoyed this book. It was refreshing to read about a musician who didn't get strung out on the indulgences of Rock'n"Roll, but enjoyed them and continued to do so.

A long read but some interesting stuff there i didn't know and some things that weren't in there that maybe should have been. Followed this guy as a fan since the early 90's. A sign of a good book is that you feel you are actually listening to the author read to you. It was definitely Dave reading to me and thankyou Dave for taking the time to do so. I enjoyed the book

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.

On en apprend pas mal sur sa vie avec pas mal de suprises. Le avant/après Nirvana au sens large.

Dave escreve bem demais!! As histórias são ótimas e ele consegue ser divertido e trazer o drama de forma suave e rápida. Adoraria que ele escrevesse mais um.

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

conforme et pas cher