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A straightdope, tellall account of touring with two of the worlds greatest bands of the 60s and 70s A fastmoving narrative of rocknroll excess. (Publishers Weekly)Sam draws intimate portraits of other stars of the psychedelic circus that was the music industry in the sixties and seventies, including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, the Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, and Eric ClaptonIn this allaccess memoir of the psychedelic era, Sam Cutler recounts his life as a tour manager for the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead whom he calls the yin and yang of bands. After working with the Rolling Stones at their historic Hyde Park concert in 1969, Sam managed their American tour later that year, when he famously dubbed them The Greatest Rock Band in the World. And he was caught in the middle as their triumph took a tragic turn during a free concert at the Altamont Speedway in California, where a man in the crowd was killed by the Hells Angels.After that, Sam took up with the funloving Grateful Dead, managing their tours and finances, and taking part in their endless hijinks on the road. With intimate portraits of other stars of the time including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Band, the Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, and Eric Clapton this memoir is a treasure trove of insights and anecdotes that bring some of rocks greatest legends to life.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'You Can't Always Get What You Want'? A: The book offers a candid memoir of Sam Cutler's experiences as a tour manager for the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead during the 1960s and 70s, highlighting the rock-n-roll lifestyle and the personalities behind iconic music.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author is Sam Cutler, who worked closely with the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead, providing unique insights into their tours and the music scene of that era.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 348 pages.
- Q: When was 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this memoir? A: Readers can expect intimate portraits of famous musicians, anecdotes from the road, and a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry during a transformative era.
- Q: Does the book cover any historical events related to the bands? A: Yes, the memoir discusses significant events, including the Rolling Stones' historic Hyde Park concert and the tragic Altamont Speedway incident.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The book falls under the genre of memoir and is categorized as popular music literature.
- Q: Are there any notable musicians mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book features notable musicians such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, the Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, and Eric Clapton.