Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience If you like Chicago this book will appeal. They are the people that fly off the handle at the slightest provocation and expect you to understand that you should know '...you shouldn't have provoked me...'. The tragedies and excess and eventual ousting lead to the most personal third act: Seraphine alone and struggling to find himself personally and professionally, which he does.Danny really delivers in this autobiography: The tale of his rise from Chicago gang thug to accomplished professional drummer makes a fascinating first act that leads to the globe-trotting, arena-filling years of Chicago's rule (alongside but over Blood, Sweat & Tears) of rock band with horns and a jazz bent. Doesn't matter, I'd read the book anyway.Danny Seraphine is the original drummer for Chicago. It's a chronicle of the formation and success of what is my favorite band.
That is, up until the time lead guitarist Terry Kath met his untimely demise, way back in 1978. The book evolves as Danny grows older into the story of how what he was doing brought about the creation of a number one band. I suppose the majority of books written about rock bands would have chapters involving excessive drugs, booze and women. I stopped following the band. I can still remember al those years ago. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. His stories-from the controversial departure of Peter Cetera; the band's multiple comebacks; and the hairpiece that saved his life one night in Nebraska, to the 1978 Russian roulette death of founding guitarist Terry Kath and Seraphine's own sacking by the band in 1990-will satisfy longtime fans of the band, whose famous logo often revealed more personality than its members. The Twelfth Street Players are the only gang that has ever accomplished this task of colonizing the city from the suburbs.
The jazz-rock/'80s cheese ball guys? I was repeatedly impressed with the depth of emotion shared as this high-strung, tempestuous kid off the streets of Chicago has been saved by his music multiple times over his life.as written by one of its founders. He was bounced from the band in 1990. Danny Seraphine, drummer and founding member of the group, tells his story; and, in the process, tells the story of Chicago. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.Something went wrong. When I heard Danny had released a book, I snapped it up.I'm a huge Chicago fan--have seen the band a great many times, from '75 onward. Street Players is a seven member band that has a 20 year history of delivering live music for all ages, functions and events! After that unfortunate occurrence, their music changed to more a more top 40's style, and I lost my interest.
The book evolves as Danny grows older into the story of how what he was doing brought aIf you are looking for an in depth view on how Chicago came about, this is the book for you. In his brutally honest memoir (the first by any Chicago member), Seraphine gives a lively insider's account of the music and history of a band that has sold more than 122 million albums. If you live in Chicago read this book.
No. Tim O'Connor, Van Johnson, Michael Reed, Wayne Pearsall. It talks of the struggles that the band faced as they formed and started to play out. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Drummer Seraphine, a founding member of Chicago, claims the band "always let the music do the talking." Street Player: My Chicago Story is the story of Chicago, the band. A child with unbounded energy, his mother bought him a practice pad when she found him banging on kitchen pots-and-pans. Their jaws nearly hit the floor. I was hooked for life. I can visualize you playing on your mom's pots, when you were little, and her saving to buy your first drum kit. Instead, he could hear only echoes of the shotgun blast that nearly took his life the night before. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week?
In early 1967, 6 musicians from Chicago agreed to form a band where the focus was the music, not the personalities. Songs like "Stay", "Best Of Your Heart" and the title track holds the album down firmly, even though it's not in the class of their classic stuff. Read 4 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. I grew up listening to the band Chicago.
We use cookies to ensure we can continue to deliver a personalised service, just for you. Let us entertain you! Virgin Media PLayer is a free online catch-up service which lets you watch a variety of programmes for up to 28 days after they are broadcast on Virgin Media One, Two and Three. But I For those of you who are fans of the pop/rock group Chicago, this book provides the former drummer's account on the history and formation of the group, plus the highlights and dark moments. It was 1969, I was a 13 year old teen living in Switzerland, buying the first CTA double album.
. Sex, drugs and rock and roll, with ego thown in. ok, look, you're likely to get from this book whatever you'd expect from it. It is a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and concepts that created the band Chicago. Much of the narrative trolls familiar territory: , misuse of drugs, disputes among band members, coming of age with regard to business acumen and downward spirals. Since seeing them in concert in 2015, my interest in them only piqued, and I've obtained their albums, watched their concerts (thanks YouTube), and am even going to see them for a second time this coming April.
Nevertheless, Seraphane seems to be honest about his own mistakes and weaknesses.
Seraphine's tales of learning and perfecting his craft, and of how he pushed his and the band's art to their limits and beyond, are told with an unforgettable passion and urgency.Seraphine shares moving and heartfelt stories of his life. It is amazing how much of the music they like, was the music that most of us loved back then. Main genre: Soul / Funk / Disco. Ultimately, it is the rise/fall/rise story of Chicago's incredible drummer and founding member, Danny Seraphine.