Hellhounds on Their Trail : Tales from the Rock N Roll Graveyard [Paperback]

R. Gary Patterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1997

The book tell a collection of Rock and Roll History regarding deaths of rock legends. How, Why and Where And by Who Sometimes

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Dowling Press; 1st edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964645262
• ISBN-13: 978-0964645264
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,452,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll never listen to rock music the same way again!, November 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hellhounds on Their Trail : Tales from the Rock N Roll Graveyard (Paperback)

This book contains a collection of great rock 'n' roll myths and legends--from Robert Johnson to Kurt Cobain. Sections are included on backward maskings, hidden messages and the strange and bizarre coincidences that claimed many of rock's most popular icons. Be warned at times it can literally scare the hell out of you!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating subject!, January 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Hellhounds on Their Trail : Tales from the Rock N Roll Graveyard (Paperback)

Just imagine all the great myths and legends of rock under one cover. The stories of Robert Johnson, I had never heard of him, at the "crossroads", the Zeppelin Curse, the Stones, Buddy Holly, Bobby Fuller, Morrison, Hendrix..they are all here. Many of these stories are simply "whispered myths" that are included with all their mystery to allow the reader to experience them first hand, especially if he/she wasn't there when these stories first made their rounds. It doesn't take a genius to figure out which stories are simply myths...Johnson really DIDN'T sell his soul to Old Scratch at the Crossroads...DUH!! I found the retrospective looks at the deaths of Henrix and Brian Jones especially appealing. The documentation of eyewitnesses who have come forth to tell the true story of what happened to these master musicians is worth the price of the book alone. I have never heard of Dowling Press so I'm sure that the editing could have been better. Maybe being a smaller publisher has something to do with this problem. I would advise them to get a new copy editor. I found the book to be fascinating and well worth the price of a journey throuigh rock's most interesting myths and legends. Once I started the book, I truly couldn't put it down. Believe me, this book comes very highly recommended!

Also recommended "The Walrus Was Paul" Cool stuff about the Beatles trk into urban legendry.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This hot book is coming out again so save your $$$$, February 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Hellhounds on Their Trail : Tales from the Rock N Roll Graveyard (Paperback)

Take a Walk on the Dark Side : Rock and Roll Myths, Legends, and Curses - Which is "Hellhounds" - is coming out July '04. (Available now at Amazon - I don't work there!) Read this a few years ago and it is great for those into this kind of thing (I am!). Sure, the grammar might be a bit hit and miss, but it is an intersting read. Tell me this review wasn't helpful - saving you over $100!!!