Queen Unseen: My Life with the Greatest Rock Band of the 20th Century
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (522 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843587483 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Peter Hince met Queen in 1973 when they were opening for Mott the Hoople, began working for the band full time during their 1975 ANight at the Opera album, and stayed on as the head of their road crew until their final concert in 1986. He is currently a professional photographer.
Packed with the author's own exclusive photos, including never-before-seen shots of Freddie, his female lover Mary, and other band members, this warm and witty book will entertain and inform as a must-read for any music fan.. Many books have been written about Queen and Freddie Mercury, but this is the first real insider's story. Here he recalls the highlights of those years with the band. He was also party to the sex, drugs, and rock and roll which are invariably part of life on the road with a rock band. He was with Freddie Mercury when he composed "Crazy Little Thing Called Love;" he was responsible for m
"Tales from the roadie" according to William. Queen Unseen is arguably the greatest book ever published about Queen. It's not the comprehensive history of the band and it's not a sordid tabloid tale with grossly exaggerated stories about celebrities. This book is a collection of first-hand recollections of a man who spent over a decade in the service of rock royalty. Peter is hon. Scott McGowan said It's not a book about Queen. It's a story about a roadie's life.. One reviewer writes that this is the best book ever about Queen. Since this is first book I have read about them I certainly hope not. In fact, it's NOT ABOUT QUEEN at all. This is a book written by a roadie. It's a book about the roadie's experiences on tour. If you are into stories about booze, drugs, sexual exploits (actually prett. Suzann said and so -- bad choice for me. Fascinating for a bit, this account of the life of Queen roadie Peter Hince gives you a taste of life behind the scenes of a Queen performance. And that's all he promises right down to the title. I expected more insight into the personalities of the band; and so -- bad choice for me. He does paint a picture of Freddie, the surface of
"A deeply personal page-turner, being one man’s intimate diary of a lost time in the music industry, spent working for one of the greatest and most renowned bands in Rock history." —Worleygig