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

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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!

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.

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!!!

Nice story but I gave it 3 stars because the editing was pretty bad in that I found at least 5 typos and then the author stated near the end how the American Revolution started on May 1, 1776. Even English kids know it started on April 19 -- you know, the "shot heard 'round the world". I think he dwelt too long on the hidden messages and backwards record bit. The stories on Buddy Holly, and Johnny Horton were good. I thought JH had died in a plane crash along with Patsy Cline. I think more information on Jimi Hendrix and the Doors would've been welcome as there was so much info on Led Zepplin. The story of Brian Jones was about the saddest of all. What about other rock bands or c/w singers. Those C/W singers are always having misfortunes. You gotta wonder why r&r gets such a bad rap when the music is so good much of the time. The first part of the book was really good but toward the end I got a little bored. Still, I'm amazed how many people dabble in black magic thinking it's a lark -- well, it's a true power and you'd best be careful playing with that kind of fire. Seriously!

This book gave quite the insight into the lives of Rock And Roll Greats. It provides a look at the dark side of Rock N Roll allowing for a new view at the music and stars we all know and love. From legends to proven fact, this book takes you on a journey through some of the scariest events in rock and let's you open your eyes and mind to what's REALLY going on. Once you pick it up, you can't put it down.

The book was purchased as a gift for someone who has not yet received it. I rated the seller as excellent.

I love the stories in this book! I paid way too much for it a few years ago, now I hear its coming out again under a new name in July! Ouch! Anyway, if you like Rock n' Roll history and myth, this is it!!

This book was disappointing on a number of levels. The most obvious is the poor editing - there are a number of obvious typos and grammatical errors. But the worst part about this book is the many times the author tries to pass off legends, rumors, and complete inaccuracies for historical fact. If you enjoy being hoodwinked by urban legends and tricked into believing that things that might have happened, actually did happen, then this book is for you. But if you are interested in facts, you'd better pass.

Honestly, I've never read this book, but R. Gary Patterson is a world history, English, and psychology teacher at my high school. I just want to say that Mr. Patterson is a very good teacher. A little on the strange side, but that is what makes him special.

I am an old Rocker and all I have to say is"Way Cool Dude"