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Queen. Nieznana Historia (2012)

by Peter Hince(Favorite Author)

3.55 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Sine Qua Non

review 1: Finally, an interesting book about my favorite rock band, Queen. Although there are many books out there that detail Queen's recordings and live concerts, this book does so from a completely different perspective...that of a long-time roadie with the band, Peter Hince, known affectionately as "Ratty."His time with Queen spans their years as the most important live band at the time...if not of ALL time. With behind the scenes stories of his personal experiences with the members of Queen, Freddie Mercury especially, this is a wonderful insight into what goes into putting on a massive live event for one of the biggest bands of all time.Do NOT look for secrets and dirt on the band and its members...for the most part, this is a very respectful look at Queen and "Ratty's" time... more with them between 1975 and 1986.
review 2: I enjoyed this book - it held my attention and actually had me laughing out loud in places. I generally prefer memoirs that are more chronological in nature; oddly enough, the non-linear style of the book didn't bother me as much as I expected and I got used to the narrative bouncing from one story into another. While there are some anecdotes about band members, this book isn't about Queen - it's a collection of personal stories related to Hince's experiences as a roadie in the '70s and '80s. The fact that he often gives a bit of historical perspective gave some depth to his frustratingly brief narrative and helped keep my interest. Topics are wide ranging, from the difficulties of hauling and shipping equipment to dealing with foreign politics and customs to accommodating personality quirks in an effort to keep the shows running smoothly. Hince doesn't shy away from sex and drugs; he tells enough to get his point across but does so without naming names or resorting to tabloid-style drama.There are many places where I wish Hince would have expanded on the story - especially when describing his career transition from roadie to photographer. The small sections of photographs consist mainly of candid images that hint at his long interest in photography but often lack a direct connection to his narrative.If you want to know more about the behind-the-scenes efforts required to keep a successful band on the road (and the mis/adventures of a mostly-dedicated crew), you may enjoy this book, too. If you're looking for substantial stories or insider information about the band members, you'll be disappointed. less

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