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REVELATIONS about the REVOLUTION Imagine this--some old hippie has just bought the house next door to yours. It turns out to be Billy Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead. The two of you become best friends, and Billy tells you all the intimate details of his entire life, stuff he's never been able to tell ANYBODY before. You get to hear everything. He shares tales about his childhood, how his dad sold Jerry his banjo, years before Billy ever knew Jerry himself, about losing his virginity, and how he fell in love with drumming. You're privy to all the biggest secrets, which nobody knows except you, Billy, and the other band members. You find out that Mickey didn't leave the Dead because he was embarrassed his father stole all their money. Actually, Billy divulges that the band fired him for being too strung out on heroin to drum properly. And when Mickey wanted to rejoin the Dead, Billy didn't want him brought back. He loved the freedom of being the only drummer. Of course you'd be shocked. Imagine your new best friend and neighbor confiding in you, that the Grateful Dead were into drugs. Geez, d'ya think? No, we're not talking about LSD and pot, we're talking about heroin, pills and coke. Billy says how he liked Donna as a person, but as far as her vocal harmonizing, Billy didn't think she belonged in the band. Most deadheads are aware of the basic history of the Dead, since so much had been written, for example Rock Scully's book (Living with the Dead). But Billy's book provides a first hand perspective. Billy lived in the various communes, with the other band members and their extended family, culminating in the famous 710 Haight street house. He doesn't hold back about anyone in the Dead. He tells the story how Pigpen and Janis Joplin were caught shagging each other on the Festival Express Train. Janis forgot to close the window blinds. You get the dirty details about Altamont, Woodstock, Monterey Pop, and the Human Be-in. (The Dead always blew the big gigs.) Of course, there's all the crazy rock god hotel destruction stories from the 70s, when they'd be all wired after a show, and would blow off steam by shooting fireworks. Or how Bobby thought it was funny, to pull out a snub nosed .38 revolver in an airport and start shooting it. (It was only a cap gun, but he did get arrested.) Billy tells you about the ugly fights between Keith and Donna, and how the two of them destroyed two cars, during an impromptu demolition derby in the hotel parking lot. Billy talks about the Europe 72 tour, and his favorite Grateful Dead gig of all time, performing before the Egyptian pyramids in 1978, surrounded by Bedouins on camels. Or imagine your surprised when Billy relates his crazy times with John Belushi, and their coke fueled parties. Ever hear of Rolling Thunder, the American Indian that Billy and his old lady lived with, in the desert? Its the part of the tale, where Billy confides his feelings on spirituality. He tells how the Dead almost broke up in 1974, from shear exhaustion. How the band tried to fund their own record company, and lost money. How Jerry overspent on the Grateful Dead movie, and lost money. How signing with Arista, led to their MTV hit "Touch of Grey", and made them LOTS of money. Billy lets you know how much he hated the cover of GO TO HEAVEN, and detested their last studio album, BUILT TO LAST. And how the band never were able to record their last album of new material. Fate intervened. Go to Amazon

Very conversational, highly recommended One of those books you don't put down. Like an old friend telling you a bunch of crazy stories over a couple of brews. An old friend that happened to be in the Grateful Dead from the beginning. I'm reading it for the second time. It is very much about Billy and his experience in the group and he doesn't spend more than 1-2 pages on any particular story/event. Doesn't get too in-detail about the others. I'm a huge Jerry fan and don't think I learned too many new things about Jerry here, for example. Go to Amazon

Bill the drummer... So glad Bill wrote this book. I'm a huge Deadhead and really enjoyed the book. It's an easy read . My only complaint is that there weren't more stories told...seemed like it had been edited pretty heavily. But definitely worth reading. Go to Amazon

A Fresh Perspective on The Grateful Dead Bought this book as a gift for for my husband, and he is absolutely loving it! He said what he appreciates most is that it offers a fresh perspective on the band, rather than repeating the stories that have been told over and over again in other books on the Grateful Dead. He said the only problem with it is that he's enjoying it so much, he's reading through it more quickly than he would like! I am very pleased with this purchase. Go to Amazon

Quirky and engaging. This book is like nothing else that I've ever read. Kreutzmann's writing style is idiosyncratic and folksy, as if the reader is listening to tall tales spun by a witness to history. There is very little sugar-coating here, and by the end of the book, I had gained some additional respect for the author as a musician, but I must say that I had lost some love and respect for him as a person. Quirky and engaging. If you love the Dead, you'll love the book. Go to Amazon

Great DEAL!! I very much enjoyed taking the 30 year long, strange trip with Bill the Drummer. It's surprising that he can recount all of the detailed stories contained in Deal considering how much FUN they had along the way. I especially appreciated Bill's candor as he spoke about recording studio experiences, their songs, the concerts they played and tidbits about other members of the band. A must read for a dead head looking for insights into the band, their music and the overall experience of being a Dead Head. Go to Amazon

Conversations with Billy appreciated Wow, It was filled with moments that made me laugh out loud and moments that made my heart ache. There continues to be so much love in my heart for the band members who live on in body and spirit and the extended family I have come to know over the past 45 years of going to shows. I appreciated Billy's point of view and story telling.....it was like Billy was sitting there and talking to me....very conversational. Thanks for sharing. Go to Amazon

My sons loved this My 2 sons loved this book. They are crazy about the Grateful Dead Band. I have ordered many things from you and this was a big hit. Thank you Go to Amazon

Pass on the audio if you can - read the book for sure. Enjoyed every minute highly enjoyable Honest Very entertaining and great history of the band and their shenanigans over the years! a grateful reader Five Stars Very fun read Awesome. Straight from the source Five Stars

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REVELATIONS about the REVOLUTION Imagine this--some old hippie has just bought the house next door to yours. It turns out to be Billy Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead. The two of you become best friends, and Billy tells you all the intimate details of his entire life, stuff he's never been able to tell ANYBODY before. You get to hear everything. He shares tales about his childhood, how his dad sold Jerry his banjo, years before Billy ever knew Jerry himself, about losing his virginity, and how he fell in love with drumming. You're privy to all the biggest secrets, which nobody knows except you, Billy, and the other band members. You find out that Mickey didn't leave the Dead because he was embarrassed his father stole all their money. Actually, Billy divulges that the band fired him for being too strung out on heroin to drum properly. And when Mickey wanted to rejoin the Dead, Billy didn't want him brought back. He loved the freedom of being the only drummer. Of course you'd be shocked. Imagine your new best friend and neighbor confiding in you, that the Grateful Dead were into drugs. Geez, d'ya think? No, we're not talking about LSD and pot, we're talking about heroin, pills and coke. Billy says how he liked Donna as a person, but as far as her vocal harmonizing, Billy didn't think she belonged in the band. Most deadheads are aware of the basic history of the Dead, since so much had been written, for example Rock Scully's book (Living with the Dead). But Billy's book provides a first hand perspective. Billy lived in the various communes, with the other band members and their extended family, culminating in the famous 710 Haight street house. He doesn't hold back about anyone in the Dead. He tells the story how Pigpen and Janis Joplin were caught shagging each other on the Festival Express Train. Janis forgot to close the window blinds. You get the dirty details about Altamont, Woodstock, Monterey Pop, and the Human Be-in. (The Dead always blew the big gigs.) Of course, there's all the crazy rock god hotel destruction stories from the 70s, when they'd be all wired after a show, and would blow off steam by shooting fireworks. Or how Bobby thought it was funny, to pull out a snub nosed .38 revolver in an airport and start shooting it. (It was only a cap gun, but he did get arrested.) Billy tells you about the ugly fights between Keith and Donna, and how the two of them destroyed two cars, during an impromptu demolition derby in the hotel parking lot. Billy talks about the Europe 72 tour, and his favorite Grateful Dead gig of all time, performing before the Egyptian pyramids in 1978, surrounded by Bedouins on camels. Or imagine your surprised when Billy relates his crazy times with John Belushi, and their coke fueled parties. Ever hear of Rolling Thunder, the American Indian that Billy and his old lady lived with, in the desert? Its the part of the tale, where Billy confides his feelings on spirituality. He tells how the Dead almost broke up in 1974, from shear exhaustion. How the band tried to fund their own record company, and lost money. How Jerry overspent on the Grateful Dead movie, and lost money. How signing with Arista, led to their MTV hit "Touch of Grey", and made them LOTS of money. Billy lets you know how much he hated the cover of GO TO HEAVEN, and detested their last studio album, BUILT TO LAST. And how the band never were able to record their last album of new material. Fate intervened. Go to Amazon

Very conversational, highly recommended One of those books you don't put down. Like an old friend telling you a bunch of crazy stories over a couple of brews. An old friend that happened to be in the Grateful Dead from the beginning. I'm reading it for the second time. It is very much about Billy and his experience in the group and he doesn't spend more than 1-2 pages on any particular story/event. Doesn't get too in-detail about the others. I'm a huge Jerry fan and don't think I learned too many new things about Jerry here, for example. Go to Amazon

Bill the drummer... So glad Bill wrote this book. I'm a huge Deadhead and really enjoyed the book. It's an easy read . My only complaint is that there weren't more stories told...seemed like it had been edited pretty heavily. But definitely worth reading. Go to Amazon

A Fresh Perspective on The Grateful Dead Bought this book as a gift for for my husband, and he is absolutely loving it! He said what he appreciates most is that it offers a fresh perspective on the band, rather than repeating the stories that have been told over and over again in other books on the Grateful Dead. He said the only problem with it is that he's enjoying it so much, he's reading through it more quickly than he would like! I am very pleased with this purchase. Go to Amazon

Quirky and engaging. This book is like nothing else that I've ever read. Kreutzmann's writing style is idiosyncratic and folksy, as if the reader is listening to tall tales spun by a witness to history. There is very little sugar-coating here, and by the end of the book, I had gained some additional respect for the author as a musician, but I must say that I had lost some love and respect for him as a person. Quirky and engaging. If you love the Dead, you'll love the book. Go to Amazon

Great DEAL!! I very much enjoyed taking the 30 year long, strange trip with Bill the Drummer. It's surprising that he can recount all of the detailed stories contained in Deal considering how much FUN they had along the way. I especially appreciated Bill's candor as he spoke about recording studio experiences, their songs, the concerts they played and tidbits about other members of the band. A must read for a dead head looking for insights into the band, their music and the overall experience of being a Dead Head. Go to Amazon

Conversations with Billy appreciated Wow, It was filled with moments that made me laugh out loud and moments that made my heart ache. There continues to be so much love in my heart for the band members who live on in body and spirit and the extended family I have come to know over the past 45 years of going to shows. I appreciated Billy's point of view and story telling.....it was like Billy was sitting there and talking to me....very conversational. Thanks for sharing. Go to Amazon

My sons loved this My 2 sons loved this book. They are crazy about the Grateful Dead Band. I have ordered many things from you and this was a big hit. Thank you Go to Amazon

Pass on the audio if you can - read the book for sure. Enjoyed every minute highly enjoyable Honest Very entertaining and great history of the band and their shenanigans over the years! a grateful reader Five Stars Very fun read Awesome. Straight from the source Five Stars

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REVELATIONS about the REVOLUTION Imagine this--some old hippie has just bought the house next door to yours. It turns out to be Billy Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead. The two of you become best friends, and Billy tells you all the intimate details of his entire life, stuff he's never been able to tell ANYBODY before. You get to hear everything. He shares tales about his childhood, how his dad sold Jerry his banjo, years before Billy ever knew Jerry himself, about losing his virginity, and how he fell in love with drumming. You're privy to all the biggest secrets, which nobody knows except you, Billy, and the other band members. You find out that Mickey didn't leave the Dead because he was embarrassed his father stole all their money. Actually, Billy divulges that the band fired him for being too strung out on heroin to drum properly. And when Mickey wanted to rejoin the Dead, Billy didn't want him brought back. He loved the freedom of being the only drummer. Of course you'd be shocked. Imagine your new best friend and neighbor confiding in you, that the Grateful Dead were into drugs. Geez, d'ya think? No, we're not talking about LSD and pot, we're talking about heroin, pills and coke. Billy says how he liked Donna as a person, but as far as her vocal harmonizing, Billy didn't think she belonged in the band. Most deadheads are aware of the basic history of the Dead, since so much had been written, for example Rock Scully's book (Living with the Dead). But Billy's book provides a first hand perspective. Billy lived in the various communes, with the other band members and their extended family, culminating in the famous 710 Haight street house. He doesn't hold back about anyone in the Dead. He tells the story how Pigpen and Janis Joplin were caught shagging each other on the Festival Express Train. Janis forgot to close the window blinds. You get the dirty details about Altamont, Woodstock, Monterey Pop, and the Human Be-in. (The Dead always blew the big gigs.) Of course, there's all the crazy rock god hotel destruction stories from the 70s, when they'd be all wired after a show, and would blow off steam by shooting fireworks. Or how Bobby thought it was funny, to pull out a snub nosed .38 revolver in an airport and start shooting it. (It was only a cap gun, but he did get arrested.) Billy tells you about the ugly fights between Keith and Donna, and how the two of them destroyed two cars, during an impromptu demolition derby in the hotel parking lot. Billy talks about the Europe 72 tour, and his favorite Grateful Dead gig of all time, performing before the Egyptian pyramids in 1978, surrounded by Bedouins on camels. Or imagine your surprised when Billy relates his crazy times with John Belushi, and their coke fueled parties. Ever hear of Rolling Thunder, the American Indian that Billy and his old lady lived with, in the desert? Its the part of the tale, where Billy confides his feelings on spirituality. He tells how the Dead almost broke up in 1974, from shear exhaustion. How the band tried to fund their own record company, and lost money. How Jerry overspent on the Grateful Dead movie, and lost money. How signing with Arista, led to their MTV hit "Touch of Grey", and made them LOTS of money. Billy lets you know how much he hated the cover of GO TO HEAVEN, and detested their last studio album, BUILT TO LAST. And how the band never were able to record their last album of new material. Fate intervened. Go to Amazon

Candid Autobiography I've been a huge Grateful Dead fan for most of my adult life. I saw them about a dozen times and have most of their CDs. I was drawn to their live improvised music style and how they believe the music is what is most important. “We used to play for silver now we play for life.” For me the band has always been a celebration of the culture of the 1960's with hippies and psychedelics, and really good live “happy” music. Go to Amazon

and easily most underrated drummer of all time) is that he ... I've read several books about the Dead, as they are such a fascinating story--long, strange trip! My only gripe with Bill (despite being one of my favorites, and easily most underrated drummer of all time) is that he strayed off the Dead too much. I liked his insider stories of the band, their music, etc., but lost interest quickly with his stories of he and his wife(s), of him hanging out with Native Americans, etc.. Just my take--sorry, Billy! Definitely a good read, and highly recommended for Dead fans, especially fans of drumming (as Bill will offer insights to the craft, as it applies to the Grateful Dead's music, live performances, etc.) Go to Amazon

Reading this book is like sitting in a room with Bill Kreutzmann as you ... Reading this book is like sitting in a room with Bill Kreutzmann as you throw back a few drinks together and he tells you stories from his past. It's such a personal, intimate account of his life and years with the Grateful Dead. This book isn't made up of quotes from many people sewn together into a story like many biographies are - not that there's anything wrong with that. It's just good ol' Bill telling you story after story - both funny, heartwarming, and tragic. I loved reading it, I think it took me a week to read this fairly large book (I bought the paperback right when it came out). I'm sure in a few years I'll read it again. Thanks for such an enjoyable read, Bill & Benjy! Go to Amazon

Pass on the audio if you can - read the book for sure. Enjoyed every minute highly enjoyable Honest Very entertaining and great history of the band and their shenanigans over the years! a grateful reader Five Stars Very fun read Awesome. Straight from the source Five Stars

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REVELATIONS about the REVOLUTION Imagine this--some old hippie has just bought the house next door to yours. It turns out to be Billy Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead. The two of you become best friends, and Billy tells you all the intimate details of his entire life, stuff he's never been able to tell ANYBODY before. You get to hear everything. He shares tales about his childhood, how his dad sold Jerry his banjo, years before Billy ever knew Jerry himself, about losing his virginity, and how he fell in love with drumming. You're privy to all the biggest secrets, which nobody knows except you, Billy, and the other band members. You find out that Mickey didn't leave the Dead because he was embarrassed his father stole all their money. Actually, Billy divulges that the band fired him for being too strung out on heroin to drum properly. And when Mickey wanted to rejoin the Dead, Billy didn't want him brought back. He loved the freedom of being the only drummer. Of course you'd be shocked. Imagine your new best friend and neighbor confiding in you, that the Grateful Dead were into drugs. Geez, d'ya think? No, we're not talking about LSD and pot, we're talking about heroin, pills and coke. Billy says how he liked Donna as a person, but as far as her vocal harmonizing, Billy didn't think she belonged in the band. Most deadheads are aware of the basic history of the Dead, since so much had been written, for example Rock Scully's book (Living with the Dead). But Billy's book provides a first hand perspective. Billy lived in the various communes, with the other band members and their extended family, culminating in the famous 710 Haight street house. He doesn't hold back about anyone in the Dead. He tells the story how Pigpen and Janis Joplin were caught shagging each other on the Festival Express Train. Janis forgot to close the window blinds. You get the dirty details about Altamont, Woodstock, Monterey Pop, and the Human Be-in. (The Dead always blew the big gigs.) Of course, there's all the crazy rock god hotel destruction stories from the 70s, when they'd be all wired after a show, and would blow off steam by shooting fireworks. Or how Bobby thought it was funny, to pull out a snub nosed .38 revolver in an airport and start shooting it. (It was only a cap gun, but he did get arrested.) Billy tells you about the ugly fights between Keith and Donna, and how the two of them destroyed two cars, during an impromptu demolition derby in the hotel parking lot. Billy talks about the Europe 72 tour, and his favorite Grateful Dead gig of all time, performing before the Egyptian pyramids in 1978, surrounded by Bedouins on camels. Or imagine your surprised when Billy relates his crazy times with John Belushi, and their coke fueled parties. Ever hear of Rolling Thunder, the American Indian that Billy and his old lady lived with, in the desert? Its the part of the tale, where Billy confides his feelings on spirituality. He tells how the Dead almost broke up in 1974, from shear exhaustion. How the band tried to fund their own record company, and lost money. How Jerry overspent on the Grateful Dead movie, and lost money. How signing with Arista, led to their MTV hit "Touch of Grey", and made them LOTS of money. Billy lets you know how much he hated the cover of GO TO HEAVEN, and detested their last studio album, BUILT TO LAST. And how the band never were able to record their last album of new material. Fate intervened. Go to Amazon

Candid Autobiography I've been a huge Grateful Dead fan for most of my adult life. I saw them about a dozen times and have most of their CDs. I was drawn to their live improvised music style and how they believe the music is what is most important. “We used to play for silver now we play for life.” For me the band has always been a celebration of the culture of the 1960's with hippies and psychedelics, and really good live “happy” music. Go to Amazon

and easily most underrated drummer of all time) is that he ... I've read several books about the Dead, as they are such a fascinating story--long, strange trip! My only gripe with Bill (despite being one of my favorites, and easily most underrated drummer of all time) is that he strayed off the Dead too much. I liked his insider stories of the band, their music, etc., but lost interest quickly with his stories of he and his wife(s), of him hanging out with Native Americans, etc.. Just my take--sorry, Billy! Definitely a good read, and highly recommended for Dead fans, especially fans of drumming (as Bill will offer insights to the craft, as it applies to the Grateful Dead's music, live performances, etc.) Go to Amazon

Reading this book is like sitting in a room with Bill Kreutzmann as you ... Reading this book is like sitting in a room with Bill Kreutzmann as you throw back a few drinks together and he tells you stories from his past. It's such a personal, intimate account of his life and years with the Grateful Dead. This book isn't made up of quotes from many people sewn together into a story like many biographies are - not that there's anything wrong with that. It's just good ol' Bill telling you story after story - both funny, heartwarming, and tragic. I loved reading it, I think it took me a week to read this fairly large book (I bought the paperback right when it came out). I'm sure in a few years I'll read it again. Thanks for such an enjoyable read, Bill & Benjy! Go to Amazon

Pass on the audio if you can - read the book for sure. Enjoyed every minute highly enjoyable Honest Very entertaining and great history of the band and their shenanigans over the years! a grateful reader Five Stars Very fun read Awesome. Straight from the source Five Stars