The Storyteller

Tales of Life and Music

De: Dave Grohl

Narrado por: Dave Grohl

Read by Dave Grohl. Features excerpts from five never-before-heard demos performed by Dave Grohl and an original story exclusive to The Storyteller audiobook.

So, I’ve written a book.

Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (‘It’s a piece of cake! Just do four hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!’), I have decided to tell these stories just as I have always done, in my own voice. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I’ve recorded and can’t wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child.

This certainly doesn’t mean that I’m quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it’s like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
©2021 Dave Grohl (P)2021 Simon & Schuster UK

Reseñas de la Crítica

'Thoroughly entertaining... His tone remains unwavering: good-natured, self-deprecating and eternally positive. He reads as if he’s bouncing on the spot. It’s impossible not to be won over by him… With the flair of a natural raconteur, Grohl broadly makes the job of a rock superstar out to be tremendous fun… Sometimes the good guys do win.' (Paul Rees)

'His incredible memoir is packed with extraordinary anecdotes about Nirvana, Iggy Pop, and even Sir Paul McCartney. Oh my, what a wonderful read this is – the man has lived a million lives.' (Natasha Harding)

'For anyone interested in how a hyperactive misfit from Virginia became a third of Nirvana and went on to become a stadium-filling star with his own Foo Fighters, The Storyteller lives up to its billing... Those years spent crammed into vans, living off fumes and the kindness of female mud wrestlers are some of the most vivid here. The camaraderie and sudden violence of the international punk ecosystem is beautifully evoked... Grohl is a lively and thoughtful writer.' (Kitty Empire)

'Just strap yourself in for smooth, well-told tales by a man for whom "dumb luck seems to be my speciality".' (Tony Clayton-Lea)

'Dave Grohl has plenty of tales of musical obsession, dizzying highs and dreadful lows. But more than the music, this memoir is an ode to family, both biological and chosen... A warm, funny and natural storyteller, Grohl spins a fine yarn, self-deprecating and pinging from subject to subject before circling back to his original point.' (Emma Johnston)

'He writes brilliantly and candidly about the runaway train that was Nirvana, and watching Kurt Cobain fading away before his eyes on the set of the "Come As You Are" video. Most like Bruce Springsteen's autobiography in terms of its author's honesty, drive and self-deprecating humour, Grohl's inherent constancy and resilience comes across on every page.' (Tom Doyle)

Just awesome!

I loved this audiobook so much and having Dave Grohl read it was simply amazing. Definitely recommend this book to any and everyone.

Definitely one of my favourites

Excellent book excellent narration

Dave Grohl's narration is a treat. The story and the narration - everything is excellent in all respects.

Rock n Roll hero

Hearing Dave Grohl telling his story filled me with such happiness. He is humble and excited to share tales of love for his family, love for his friends and love for music. My favourite biography yet. Also his timing as a drummer parallels his timing in life. I hope he does more.

amazing

as the title says, Dave is a real storyteller and boy does he have some stories

Great story

It is fascinating to hear others journeys and Dave's does not leaving you wanting. It's a journey

An awesome story by an even more awesome storyteller.

If you’re a fan of the Foo’s it’s a must listen. So crazy hearing Dave talk about concerts I saw them at. And what an incredible story teller he is.

outstanding

This was a brilliant experience in every way. The writing, the narration, the wisdom, the humor. It's so beautiful. I have loved the foo fighters forever and this memoir has given invaluable insight into the life of a truly remarkable human being whose been on an adventure of a lifetime.

I am sad that it finished.

What an incredible listening experience. Dave Grohl has a story to tell and he knows how to tell it. What an entertainer.

Just amazed and in love

This was a ride from the beginning to the end.
If I was not in love and in absolute adoration for Dave Grohl before I am a believer and follower now!
Thank you for this amazing book!

An epic collection of stories

The book was brilliant. Having Dave narrate it was a real treat and his narration is the best I have ever heard - probably easier when it’s your own story and you have a studio at home to record in.

If you are even remotely a fan of Dave or the Foos then this is a must listen.

If I had one criticism of the book is the lack of in depth down dirty details. It’s no Herion Diaries, a lot more PG and the Nirvana years are glossed over pretty quickly. This might be out of respect for Kurt or the truce with Courtney. Or maybe Dave just wants a PG book his kids can read. Maybe we will get a book dedicated to the Nirvana era but this by no means detracts from this book.

The book is such high quality, with Dave composing original music he plays between chapters.