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From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars
Dave Grohl, Virginia Hanlon Grohl
3.76 AVERAGE
151 reviews for:
From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars
Dave Grohl, Virginia Hanlon Grohl
3.76 AVERAGE
emotional
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lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
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Any fan of Foo Fighters or Nirvana should read this. I loved hearing about the beginnings of all the musicians. Good stuff!
Very boring book. Every story was basically the same. Mrs. Grohl meets someone's mother and they serve coffee or tea and home baked whatever. Life was tough but these mothers were strict and loving and raised their children to do the right thing. Which is why Dr. Dre has five kids with four woman and has been accused of spousal abuse or why Amy Winehouse destroyed her life with drugs and alcohol.
Total piece of fluff. Not worth the paper it's written on.
Total piece of fluff. Not worth the paper it's written on.
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
In this non-fiction interview style book, Virginia Grohl, mom of famous musician Dave Grohl, travels across the country to interview other mothers of musicians. Virginia has selected a wide range of artists' parents including Miranda Lambert's mom and mother of the sisters-only group Haim. The classics aren't forgotten either, as Virginia recalls her time with Warren Hayes, Geddy Lee, and Tom Morello's mamas. Many topics are covered throughout the interviews including their kids' love of music and when it started to blossom, the concerns they had as worried mawmas, and when they knew their kids had made it.
This was a super fun read! I listened to this, and I really enjoyed the different perspectives that all the mothers gave. Each mom and their child came from such varied backgrounds that listening to their rise to the top was really interesting. My personal favorites were: Geddy Lee (his mom was a holocaust survivor and overall STRONG woman), Haim (I love them s'much and listening to their mom talk about their successes was just so sweet.), Janis Winehouse (RIP AMY), and Harriette Brown (This one surprised me the most as IDGAF abt Zac Brown or his band but, I had no idea of all the charitable contributions he's made to his community & continues to make through acts of service. Amazing). If you're into music then there's definitely something in this book for everyone to enjoy. I could have done without the Adam Levine interview (I know, I know. There's nothing "wrong with him" but Maroon 5 is just.....not good to me LOL) but, I understand that it had to have some ~*variety*~. I wish that the questions dug a bit deeper than they did and the book contained a few less interviews to accommodate that but, I'd still recommend this nonetheless. I did listen to this but, I looked at the hard copy at the bookstore and it includes pictures so if you're more into that I feel it'd be just as cool.
This was a super fun read! I listened to this, and I really enjoyed the different perspectives that all the mothers gave. Each mom and their child came from such varied backgrounds that listening to their rise to the top was really interesting. My personal favorites were: Geddy Lee (his mom was a holocaust survivor and overall STRONG woman), Haim (I love them s'much and listening to their mom talk about their successes was just so sweet.), Janis Winehouse (RIP AMY), and Harriette Brown (This one surprised me the most as IDGAF abt Zac Brown or his band but, I had no idea of all the charitable contributions he's made to his community & continues to make through acts of service. Amazing). If you're into music then there's definitely something in this book for everyone to enjoy. I could have done without the Adam Levine interview (I know, I know. There's nothing "wrong with him" but Maroon 5 is just.....not good to me LOL) but, I understand that it had to have some ~*variety*~. I wish that the questions dug a bit deeper than they did and the book contained a few less interviews to accommodate that but, I'd still recommend this nonetheless. I did listen to this but, I looked at the hard copy at the bookstore and it includes pictures so if you're more into that I feel it'd be just as cool.
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Another genre I am not fond of (Biography) but this was in interesting point of view.