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A review by studio_brisa
I'm with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie by Pamela Des Barres
3.0
I'm with the Band by Pamela Des Barres is actually an interesting one for the sociologically-inclined reader. The book does a great job of giving us a look into the crazy, unpredictable, and surprisingly casual nature of band life and stardom in the 60's and 70's.
Regrettably, I just don't think I have enough interest in the bands of that era to really enjoy a book like this. I also felt that the introduction was painfully lacking in self awareness, and incredibly misleading. Overall, I struggled with how the book never really addressed the manipulation or exploitation that existed between 30-something men in bands and the teenage girls, like Pamela, who they pranced around with.
Regrettably, I just don't think I have enough interest in the bands of that era to really enjoy a book like this. I also felt that the introduction was painfully lacking in self awareness, and incredibly misleading. Overall, I struggled with how the book never really addressed the manipulation or exploitation that existed between 30-something men in bands and the teenage girls, like Pamela, who they pranced around with.