The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

So I realised after purchasing this book that he has actually done a biography b4 which I haven’t read and won’t as I think due to his maturity now this book is a lot more open/complex about his childhood and experiences through life he has been able to be very honest about experiences and life now he is older and has a family and success

Written during lockdown, Dave Grohl's book of personal stories is a great read, especially if you have followed him since Nirvana days, but I don't think that's a requirement for enjoying it. His energy, humour and humanity come through loud and clear, just like his music.

First impression:👀 I am a Dave Grohl fan so this book is not going to be an uphill read for me. This book takes you from his early and formative years, right up to before Taylor’s untimely passing. Don’t expect this to be a fly on the wall warts and all expose of life in the Foo Fighters or Nirvana as there is hardly a bad word said about anyone, although it stops short of becoming anodyne by being a fascinating read nonetheless.What I liked:✔️ Easy to read and you just know it is going to be full of stories about his life in music.✔️ The namechecks were unconscious and always in the context of the story being told and not just for their own sake.Anything I didn’t like so much:❌ I just wanted more. This is a book of highlights and lowlights, with snapshots taken at important times with all of life’s repetition taken out. However, if this was another 100 pages long, I probably would have lapped it all up.❌ I am not a fan of the parts of the book about his experiences with UFOs, except for the genesis of the Foo’s band name, as I don’t believe in them at all. If you do believe then this might be fight up your street.Conclusion:✅ I read the Kindle edition of this book over a couple of days, dipping in and out, but I could have easily got through the lot in one day if I chose. I enjoyed the stories very much, but I get the impression that a lot more went on that didn’t make the cut. It’s a great fan book and a recommended holiday read.Thanks for taking the time to read my review, I hope you found it helpful.

Very enjoyable and easy read. Very humble and down to earth genuine rock star who is also a star struck fan! Recommended.

Funny and informative

I like Dave Grohl a lot, I love his work as a member of Nirvana, QOTSA, Them Crooked Vultures and as a lead in Foo Fighters. Now I like him as a writer too, though I was a bit disappointed with Storyteller. The parts about his childhood and times in struggling bands were wellwritten and cool to read but I wanted to know more about Nirvana, sometimes difficult relationship with Kurt Cobain, problems with fame. The book dedicates only a small part to that time in his life, also without much insight on either Nirvana, QOTSA or FF music, songs and spends many more pages on happy recent family life and celebrity friends which is good to know but may not be as interesting for music lovers who are the ones who will likely buy the book. Perhaps we should wait for Storyteller 2?

Enjoyable read about a drummer who was not as wild as some, but had fun along the way.

I’m loving every minute of reading this book. Dave is a fabulous rock star, father and an all round sincere human being. Wish there was more like him.