The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

Such a great read!

The man has lived quite the life and all the while remaining so grounded and humble... except when he drinks 5 pots of coffee in a day.

My Day couldn't have got any better when I finally received this book. I have been so excited to read it and now the time has come and I started reading Dave Grohls stories. Reading the first few Pages describing situations from his early years starting on the drums and his children. This is not supposed to be a spoiler I am just absolutely in love with his writing. To be honest if you love this man as much as I do, you will not be disappointed with this book. I am about halfway through and I will probably have finished it by tomorrow. And then I will read it again. Because I want to hear these so personal stories again. THANK YOU Dave for this. I feel like I know you, as if you were my family. And I will appreciate this with all my heart and soul. "I'm lookin' to the sky to save melookin' for a sign of life lookin' for somethin' to help me burn out bright. " x[Edit:Read it and I'm reading it again.. just a pleasure imagining Dave in these situations of his life. I am a happier person]

As an avid fan of rock autobiographies, this book was a good read but is only as interesting as the subject of the book. Granted that Dave is a nice and a good-hearted guy who has done amazing things and met amazing people, but he goes on about how the universe fell together for him and repeats himself throughout the book about how thankful he is to his mother. Personally I got a lot more enjoyment out of Ozzy Osbourne’s and Anthony Kiedis’ books due to the debauchery, over-indulgence, and knowledge of their imperfection and limitations. Yes this is Dave’s life and no-one else’s but if you’re looking for funny and otherworldly anecdotes I would look elsewhere.

Couldn’t love this guy more. Very interesting, down to earth and genuine.

Arrived on Tuesday in perfect condition. Started reading immediately and forgot to come up for air. It's been a while since I was totally immersed in a book but you can't help it. The writing and stories are so wonderful that you get swept along with it. I laughed, I cried and I gasped in shock/awe/horror (depending on the chapter). I think even people who are not familiar with his work (is there anyone left out there who doesn't?) will enjoy this book. From humble beginnings to rock super stardom, what a journey he's been on, and now we all get to go along too.

This book has been one of the most enjoyable reads I’ve ever experienced. As a huge Dave Grohl fan I was already aware of some of the stories in book having seen countless interviews of Dave over the years relaying them. This book is a glimpse behind the curtain and Dave has poured his heart and soul into every single letter on each page.You can just feel what drives him, his passion for music, the undeniable love he has for family (both blood related and the family you choose). He clearly has family, love and music running straight through his core.I loved Dave before reading his book but it gave me a greater understanding of the man who has made his own dreams come true but has never lost sight of what truly matters to him his family, his love and his music. I feel I know Dave Grohl a little bit better now and if possible love him even more.If you are a fan of Dave’s or not you will enjoy this book, Daves writing is sharp, witty and emotive. I look forward to the next one.