April 12, 201016 yr Author the bossman's waving a big stick at me, so I'd best get reviewing quick!!! :lol: As a Coldplay fan and an avid reader who'll try most genres, there was always a strong chance I was going to like 'Roadie'. Having said that, I have also read some pretty dreary autobiographies, which had promised to be interesting, so there was a chance I may hate it. I knew from the moment I read the introduction that I was going to enjoy this book, and I wasn't disappointed. After all, a man who quotes one of my favourite scenes from 'Pretty Woman' can't be bad! Its not often a book makes me laugh out loud, but I did on more than one occasion. Matt's telling of a disagreement between Guy & Chris had me chuckling, and I could picture the scene in my head. Matt briefly fills us in on life before Coldplay & how he came to be a roadie, but he concentrates most of the book to working for Jonny Buckland & with Coldplay. There is plenty of material to keep you going: from the first time at Glastonbury; the transition from smaller venues to stadiums; life as a roadie and plenty more. For those avid fans (stalkers? :p), there's plenty of roadie name-dropping. With appearances from Dan Green, Bash, Hoppy & 42, and a great story about Jackie's crowd control techniques. There's plenty of inside stories about how the show works from the stage & what the venue looks like when you're the roadie on the stage pre-band. For those of us who are missing the Viva tour, there's plenty to bring the memories rushing back. I loved it and recommend that its one book that no Coldplay library should be without. Its short & sweet but I'm trying very hard not to include spoilers because it wouldn't be fair. I threatened death to anyone who tried to spoil the last Harry Potter for me, so it would hardly be fair of me to spoil Roadie for you all.
April 12, 201016 yr Thank you, Jen!! :kiss: It's a great review because it REALLY makes appetite for knowing more! :bomb: You're so lucky that you're one of the few people who already know the content.
April 12, 201016 yr Thanks for the review Jen :dance: I can't wait to read it, sounds like it kept you entertained. I like autobiographies anyway, espacially ones about bands or that are music based so I'm pretty sure this one will hit the spot :D
April 12, 201016 yr Thank you, JEN! You make me wanna order the book. I'm really curious to find out about the Guy/Chris disagreements. :)
April 12, 201016 yr I'm really curious to find out about the Guy/Chris disagreements. :) Maybe that's the one about Parachutes' title that was on the preview posted on CP.com and Jenn is just teasing us :sneaky:
April 12, 201016 yr Thank you! I've ordered mine... but it seems I must wait a few weeks until I have it in my hands... I can't wait for all those photos and funny stories.
April 12, 201016 yr Author Thanks so much for taking the time to do it Jen :nice: it was such a hardship :p i had to do one of my favourite things - reading -about one of my favourite bands :laugh3: seriously though it was hard coz i had to keep waiting for Sam to go to bed at 8pm to be able to read it.
April 12, 201016 yr Thanks for the review! I can't wait to read the book, it's getting me really excited! :D
April 13, 201016 yr Thanks for a perfect review -- just enough to whet our appetites but not enough to ruin the anticipation. I've decided to spend a little more and order from AmazonUK. I'd have to wait longer for a USA release.
April 13, 201016 yr Ah, thank you so much for doing that review Jen! :nice: Now I can't wait to get my copy :bomb:
April 13, 201016 yr Author Good review Jen. Focuses mainly on Jonny, just as all things should! :smug: just following Matt's lead :D
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