The First Rock 'n' Roll Bodyguard: Alf Weaver [Hardcover]

Alf Weaver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2001

Alf Weaver single-handedly created the blueprint for today's celebrity bodyguard and for the last four decades has protected the biggest names in the entertainment business--Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Neil Diamond, John Denver, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Led Zeppelin, Dean Martin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Beatles to name a few.

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He witnessed first-hand the breakup of The Beatles. He protected Madonna during her tempestuous marriage to Sean Penn. He was the right-hand man to Led Zeppelin's notorious manager, Peter Grant. He couriered John Lennon's secret donations to extremist groups. He spent over 35 years as a bodyguard to the stars, and he shares his incredible story in THE FIRST ROCK N ROLL BODYGUARD.

From the Author

"I'm the blueprint for today's celebrity bodyguard. That's right. I pretty much invented the role. In the last four decades, I've worked all around the world. Any pop group went to Number One, I'd be their first-choice minder.

I was there at practically every epoch-making moment in rock music history. I was on the roof of Apple's Savile Row offices when The Beatles played. I was in Hyde Park when the Stones played. I was in LA when The Doors played, strutting their stuff at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, slamming vodka sevens in the Rainbow Room.

My company's Rolodex reads like a rock superstar Who's Who - The Monkees, Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin, Dean Martin, Madonna, Cher, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, David Bowie.

Now, I've decided to put it all down on paper. I also wanted to set the record straight about bodyguards. I know most people see us as monkeys. But there's much more to being a good minder than a good right fist. I'm living proof."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 350 pages
• Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing (June 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860743285
• ISBN-13: 978-1860743283
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,459,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice story but no meat, December 2, 2001

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This review is from: The First Rock 'n' Roll Bodyguard: Alf Weaver (Hardcover)

Alf claims to be the first rock n' roll bodyguard and it's interesting to read how he fell into the job. A nice guy and a nice read but if you are buying this to read controversial info on celebrities, you will disappointed.

Alf describes his early life, history in the service and boxing followed by his foray into the life of a bodyguard. Alf has great history with the Beatles particularly, but also the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cher and Frank Sinatra as well as many others. While he talks about the good traits, there is no dirt or secrets about these people.

Probably the most interesting relationship he has is with Mike Nesmith of the Monkees. Mike comes across as an interesting guy stuck in a bubble gum band that wants to evolve on a higher level musically.

While this is an enjoyable read, there is no real meat to the book that would need to be there to sell in large numbers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars bodyguard, July 12, 2001

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warren bramley (Los Angeles, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The First Rock 'n' Roll Bodyguard: Alf Weaver (Hardcover)

Alf Weaver tells it like it is. No bull****, no boring stories, but ballsy writing and a whole bunch of stuff about all your favourite rock 'n' roll stars.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars minder, July 12, 2001

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This review is from: The First Rock 'n' Roll Bodyguard: Alf Weaver (Hardcover)

Lots of former friends of the stars write kiss and tells, but forget about the kissing and the telling. Weaver ain't one of them. He's got the juice on everyone from Frank Sinatra to The Beatles and also a lot of interesting stuff about The Monkees, Led Zeppelin and all the great bands from the 60s and 70s.