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Every Night's a Saturday Night: The Rock 'n' Roll Life of Legendary Sax Man Bobby Keys [Hardcover]

Bobby Keys , Bill Ditenhafer
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February 28, 2012
Born in Slaton, Texas, Bobby Keys has lived the kind of life that qualifies as a rock 'n' roll folktale. In his early teens, Keys bribed his way into Buddy Holly’s garage band rehearsals. He took up the saxophone because it was the only instrument left unclaimed in the school band, and he convinced his grandfather to sign his guardianship over to Crickets drummer J.I. Allison so that he could go on tour as a teenager.

Keys spent years on the road during the early days of rock ‘n’ roll with hitmakers like Bobby Vee and the various acts on Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars Tour, followed by decades as top touring and session sax man for the likes of Mad Dogs and Englishmen, George Harrison, John Lennon, and onto his gig with The Rolling Stone from 1970 onward. Every Night's a Saturday Night finds Keys setting down the many tales of an over-the-top rock ‘n’ roll life in his own inimitable voice.

Augmented by exclusive contributions with famous friends like Keith Richards, Joe Crocker, and Jim Keltner, Every Night's a Saturday Night paints a unique picture of the coming-of-age of rock 'n' roll.

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Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Every Night's a Saturday Night

“…Keys's charming humanity and love of music make this rock ‘n' roll
bio stand out.”—Publishers Weekly

“It's not a tell-all, but it doesn't pull any punches. It's
laugh-out-loud funny, but it doesn't take cheap shots. It's searingly
honest…”—Michael Heaton, Cleveland Plain Dealer

“Every Night's a great romp that is almost more of a history of modern
rock than it is a look at the life of Bobby Keys. That also makes it
an enjoyable and fascinating read for anyone who loves classic rock,
as well as for folks who grew up on the genre.”—Hank Gilman, Fortune.com

“His conversationally straight-shooting autobiography has its share of
saucy, on-the-road tales…But there’s also plenty of engrossing detail
on his rise through the ranks in the ‘60s tour bands…”—Richie Unterberger, Mojo

About the Author

Bobby Keys has been an in-demand session and touring saxophone player since the 1950s. He has toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones since 1970, and has played on record or onstage with Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly's Crickets, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, Warren Zevon, and Sheryl Crow, among countless others. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Counterpoint (February 28, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582437831
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582437835
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wild ride through the history of Rock 'n' Roll March 13, 2012
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This enthralling book takes us on a rambunctious, wild ride through the history of rock 'n' roll from the perspective of singular sax man, Bobby Keys. His inimitable life story includes a riveting account of the making of many rock classics and a behind-the-scenes look at too many great moments and legendary musicians to name. From the earliest days of rock history with Buddy Holly in West Texas, through Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars, to the high times of 60's and 70's LA, New York and London, Keys played with everyone from Elvis, Eric Clapton, and Joe Cocker to George Harrison, John Lennon and most notably the Rolling Stones. A first-person account of the making of Exile on Main Street on the French Riviera is a notable highlight. This book is a look back at an incredible life from a guy who is still out there making inspired music today. A great read for lovers of rock music, pop culture, the great musicians of the past fifty years, and anyone who loves a good story.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Met The Forrest Gump of Rock and Roll April 8, 2012
Format:Hardcover
I've got to interview lots of artists. As of this writing, I've conducted close to ninety interviews. The most fun are the kinds of interviews are the ones where the person is just rattling off story after story about their life and the people they've associated with over their careers. What is even more enjoyable is when those conversations are relaxed and folksy - without pretense or an uppity attitude.

One such person that I've recently interviewed is Bobby Keys, saxophonist for the Rolling Stones. To paraphrase what I wrote in that interview (visit Boomerocity.com), he's folksy and as country as cornbread - my kind of people! Bobby's a great guy to chat with and one of the most fun guys I've had the privilege of interviewing.

You might not be able to interview Bobby Keys yourself but I can offer you the next best thing: His autobiography, Every Night's A Saturday Night. Easy to read and very natural, you get the feel that you're sitting in Keys' family room, sipping on iced tea as he regales you with tales of his life as one of the go-to sax players in rock and roll. Because of who all he's worked with, I refer to him as the Forest Gump of Rock and Roll. When you read Saturday Night, you'll see what I'm talking about.

You'll read about the whole, complete story about his fabled bath in a tub of Dom Perignon. You read some very interesting stories about his friendship with John Lennon and his work with George Harrison and hanging with Harry Nilsson. You'll read about his tours with Joe Cocker as well as Delaney and Bonnie. He tells of his meetings with Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley.

Of course, there are lots and lots of stories about some band called the Rolling Stones and some guys by the names of Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Mick Jagger and their keyboardist, Chuck Leavell. No, he really doesn't dish any dirt on the lads. As he said in my interview with him, that's all be said and done already. To Keys, it's all about the music and the friendships and that's what makes Every Night's A Saturday Night such a fun and enjoyable read.

It goes without saying that avid Stones fans will want this book. However, if you love true - and often hilarious - stories about some of the greatest names in rock music (as well as some of the songs and albums associated with them), you're going to want this book.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a tell all, but doesn't tell much May 14, 2012
By Ralph
Format:Hardcover
Definitely not a tell all book. Nobody should be offended.
Enjoyed the stories about how he came to be the Stones Sax guy. Interesting to see the progression from Texas session guy to #1 sax player of choice.
But so much ground not covered. Given all the family background covered earlier, he eludes to 'being married at the time', here and there. No idea if the same woman - how/why he married, how the rock life impacted his marriage/family.
Just a lot of - there were a lot of girls - but other than a champagne bath no details, almost as if that was 'off limits'.
Did not learn a lot. Did make me want to check out some of the bands he played with.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Great story from someone who knew Buddy Holly, recorded for Elvis and hung with Keef!! If you are a Rolling Stones fan, you'll want to read this book!!
Published 1 month ago by yareallygotmegoin
2.0 out of 5 stars Not so good...
I think Bobby Keys not a good writer and teller. It's me me me all the time, like he was and is better than Keef and Mick.
Not a book I will read again, not even in 25 years
Published 1 month ago by Torgrim Rygnestad
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock & roll sax player!
This book about Bobby Keys was a trip thru rock & roll from the very earliest days all the way to the present. Great story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by thehimiler
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, Inside View
I had just finished reading "The Wrecking Crew" [another 5-star must-read], and saw the "Others who read this also enjoyed... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard A. Root
2.0 out of 5 stars scattered
bobby obviously has lived an interesting life, but this book is all over the place and i'm amazed how he left out such key moments such as marriages and kids
Published 2 months ago by sc
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I loved this book because bobby keys is a maniac and its yet another angle on the scene, a puzzle piece. Also it's funny
Published 3 months ago by C. M. Scheben
2.0 out of 5 stars Not terrible, not good
There is no reason to read this book. Insights are rare. Bobby shares places and events but
he doesn't make them come alive. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jake
4.0 out of 5 stars Well done
Bobby Keys is a legendary sax player who the Rolling Stones made famous, doing that riff at the start of Brown Sugar.

This book isnt going to win any Pulitzer Prizes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joseph P. Lavelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny stuff!
i picked this up after reading Life by Keith Richards. Richards book is fun, and Bobby Keys tells a few of the same stories from his own perspective. Read more
Published 4 months ago by michelle douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars Right UP there with Keef's "Life!"
I'm a Southern Boy (misplanted currently...stay tuned to this station...), so I'm automatically biased toward Southern Musicians - PARTICULARLY BECAUSE THE SOUTH IS WHERE ROCK AND... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bill Board
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