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Ronnie Wood's Smile: and where it led (Writer's Digest Award Winner) (Paperback)

by Wendy Mullen (Author)
Key Phrases: guitar tech, Ronnie Wood's Smile, Rolling Stones, San Jose (more...)
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a verbal tapestry . . .all the love and zeal of a fan, and all the love and poetry of a writer. -- Rewrite Richard Hugo House quarterly publication

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While countless pages have been written about the Rolling Stones and its members, little attention has been given to the motivations and machinations of the fan base that makes this band the top grossing act in musical history. Author Wendy Mullen describes her descent from regular fan to near-stalker as her interest in guitarist Ronnie Wood is propelled almost to obsession by the rise of the internet and a few interactions with Ronnie on stage. You needn’t be a Stones fan to be amused by the array of comical characters and adventures that ensue; resist though you may, this funny, self-effacing tale will suck you into caring about her pursuit as much as the author does and will reveal your own fascinations and obsessions.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 356 pages
  • Publisher: AuthorHouse (January 27, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1420812793
  • ISBN-13: 978-1420812794
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,070,264 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ronnie's Smile, March 16, 2005
By Robert Doggett (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This terrific book is full of revealing, detailed portraits, and the expressive accounts of the concerts themselves are rivaled only by Mullen's insights into the meaning of the highs and lows of rock star obsession. It also made me go back and listen to every Rolling Stones track I own--and helped me achieve new understanding of the dynamic musicianship of this amazing group. You'll love it.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Only Rock and Roll, But I Like It, March 10, 2005
By Maurice Bishop (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
"Wendy Mullen is probably the world's leading expert on Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones.  She writes with humor, intelligence, insight and a cinematic eye for detail.  She brings the knowledge of a scholar and the passion of a rock and roller to her work.  Any fan of the Stones, or anyone with an interest in popular culture, will enjoy this delightful book.
 

Eric Hamburg, author of "JFK, Nixon, Oliver Stone and Me"
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5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific read from first page to last -- and one that no true Stones fan will want to miss, March 8, 2006
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A writer and musician, Wendy Ellison Mullen brings a very special expertise to bear in Ronnie Wood's Smile And Where It Led. A rock 'n roll insider, Wendy combines her abilities as a scholar, a writer, and a fan to share with her readers an engaging and informative account of the world of rock music with its roadies, concerts, life on the road, and the recording studios in general, and Ron Woods of the Rolling Stones in particular. Ronnie Wood's Smile And Where It Led is a terrific read from first page to last -- and one that no true Stones fan will want to miss!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for any Rock fan (or fanatic)
I'm not really a Stones fan, but this book is an interesting examination of what we choose to make important in our lives, how we view our own obsessions (and behaviors) relative... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Evan Humphreys

5.0 out of 5 stars SPOILER ALERT - Konrad Baumeister review
The Konrad Baumeister review gives away the ending. Do not read the 4th paragraph if you intend to read the book -- which you should.
Published on November 28, 2006 by Craig Reinhart

3.0 out of 5 stars sometimes scary tale
Ronnie Wood is one of the true rock greats. He has played with frankly everybody of any consequence, been a key figure in the greatest rock bands then extant (Jeff Beck, Faces,... Read more
Published on October 29, 2006 by Konrad Baumeister

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - a must for any Stones fan or any fan of a rock band
This book was one of those that you pick up and you dont put it down until you've finished it. I thought it was very interesting, very personal, and I really liked the story,... Read more
Published on March 20, 2006 by John C. Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars Does it get any better???
I read this book straight through from 1 am til 9 am one night! What a book! As a starry eyed stones fan, how can you not love it?! Read more
Published on February 8, 2006 by TheRollingStone

5.0 out of 5 stars A SMILE FOR ME TOO
This is a little jewel of a book written by a devoted fan of Ronnie Wood and the Stones. I have been a fan of Ronnie Wood's since his Faces days and regard him as one of Rock's... Read more
Published on January 12, 2006 by Capt. Lou Costello

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read

Wendy's book was fun to read, as I share her Stones obsession in many ways. Nice to see it all from someone else's point of view. Read more
Published on October 15, 2005 by Micky

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling story and commentary on cyber friends
Ronnie Wood's Smile is a compelling story of what it is to be an avid live music fan. I am sure Wendy's experience is similar to fans of most groups today. Read more
Published on August 5, 2005 by Paula Olivares

5.0 out of 5 stars get the CD too
Wendy Mullen also has a GREAT CD of Ronnie Wood covers called "Ode To Ronnie Wood," a nice complement to her book. Also available here at Amazon.
Published on June 20, 2005 by Colleen McQueen

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, just read it
This is a great book to read. Do you like biographies? Well, great. Do you like rock and roll? Well, great. Do you like The Rolling Stones? Well, great. Do you like Ronnie Wood? Read more
Published on April 17, 2005 by Victor Rico-Gray

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