Hellhounds
on Their Trail : Tales from the Rock N Roll Graveyard
by R. Gary Patterson
You'll never listen to rock music the same way again!, November
6, 1998
Reviewer: A reader from Los Angeles
This book contains a collection of great rock 'n' roll myths
and legends--from Robert Johnson to Kurt Cobain. Sections are
included on backward maskings, hidden messages and the strange
and bizarre coincidences that claimed many of rock's most popular
icons. Be warned at times it can literally scare the hell out
of you!
An eerie look into the stories behind Rock N Roll Greats.,
November 10, 1998
Reviewer: Julee Meketa (rocknrolljunkie@mailexcite.com) from
U.S.A.
This book gave quite the insight into the lives of Rock And Roll
Greats. It provides a look at the dark side of Rock N Roll allowing
for a new view at the music and stars we all know and love. From
legends to proven fact, this book takes you on a journey through
some of the scariest events in rock and let's you open your eyes
and mind to what's REALLY going on. Once you pick it up, you
can't put it down.
Fascinating subject!, January 23, 2001
Reviewer: A reader from Fla USA
Just imagine all the great myths and legends of rock under one
cover. The stories of Robert Johnson, I had never heard of him,
at the "crossroads", the Zeppelin Curse, the Stones,
Buddy Holly, Bobby Fuller, Morrison, Hendrix..they are all here.
Many of these stories are simply "whispered myths"
that are included with all their mystery to allow the reader
to experience them first hand, especially if he/she wasn't there
when these stories first made their rounds. It doesn't take a
genius to figure out which stories are simply myths... Johnson
really DIDN'T sell his soul to Old Scratch at the Crossroads...DUH!!
I found the retrospective looks at the deaths of Henrix and Brian
Jones especially appealing. The documentation of eyewitnesses
who have come forth to tell the true story of what happened to
these master musicians is worth the price of the book alone.
I have never heard of Dowling Press so I'm sure that the editing
could have been better. Maybe being a smaller publisher has something
to do with this problem. I would advise them to get a new copy
editor. I found the book to be fascinating and well worth the
price of a journey throuigh rock's most interesting myths and
legends. Once I started the book, I truly couldn't put it down.
Believe me, this book comes very highly recommended!
Also recommended "The Walrus Was Paul" Cool stuff
about the Beatles trk into urban legendry.
Poorly Researched, January 21, 2001
Reviewer: Bill Wendel (see more about me) from Tipp City, Ohio
USA
This book was disappointing on a number of levels. The most obvious
is the poor editing - there are a number of obvious typos and
grammatical errors. But the worst part about this book is the
many times the author tries to pass off legends, rumors, and
complete inaccuracies for historical fact. If you enjoy being
hoodwinked by urban legends and tricked into believing that things
that might have happened, actually did happen, then this book
is for you. But if you are interested in facts, you'd better
pass. |