Entdecke mehr mit dem kostenlosen Probemonat
Mit Angebot hören
-
All My Yesterdays
- The Autobiography of Steve Howe
- Gesprochen von: Simon Vance
- Spieldauer: 9 Std. und 45 Min.
Artikel konnten nicht hinzugefügt werden
Der Titel konnte nicht zum Warenkorb hinzugefügt werden.
Der Titel konnte nicht zum Merkzettel hinzugefügt werden.
„Von Wunschzettel entfernen“ fehlgeschlagen.
„Podcast folgen“ fehlgeschlagen
„Podcast nicht mehr folgen“ fehlgeschlagen
All My Yesterdays
Für 21,95 € kaufen
Sie haben kein Standardzahlungsmittel hinterlegt
Es tut uns leid, das von Ihnen gewählte Produkt kann leider nicht mit dem gewählten Zahlungsmittel bestellt werden.
Inhaltsangabe
Renowned guitarist Steve Howe tells his own story in his own words, often unflinchingly as he recounts times of triumph and torment amidst the cream of the UK's prog rock bands.
Best known for his work with Yes, a group prone to sudden upheavals, and AOR supergroup Asia, Steve Howe's passage through these and other bands is a roller coaster ride of constant touring, tense recording sessions, and frequent trips to all corners of the globe. A workaholic, he soon realized that the temptations of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle weren't for him and instead dedicated his life to excellence in musicianship.
Born in North London in 1947, Steve got his first guitar at the age of 12 and thereafter devoted himself passionately to mastering its intricacies. After spells in psychedelic bands of the late '60s, he was invited to join Yes in 1970, thus finding himself in a spotlight that shines to this day. In the meantime, he raised a family, adopted vegetarianism as a lifestyle, and watched as many of his peers succumbed to the impulses he managed to avoid. As well as Yes and Asia, Steve has led bands of his own, released numerous solo recordings in many different musical styles, and amassed a legendary collection of priceless stringed instruments.
Das sagen andere Hörer zu All My Yesterdays
Nur Nutzer, die den Titel gehört haben, können Rezensionen abgeben.Rezensionen - mit Klick auf einen der beiden Reiter können Sie die Quelle der Rezensionen bestimmen.
-
Gesamt2 out of 5 stars
-
Sprecher2 out of 5 stars
-
Geschichte1 out of 5 stars
- Björn Lewin
- 21.05.2024
Just terrible & unbearable
I'm currently making my way through Steve's Autobiography, and with each chapter, it becomes more challenging to stay engaged. The constant stream of calendar dates is tiresome (to put it mildly), making it more and more difficult to focus on the essential details.
What's particularly disappointing is Howe's tendency to air grievances without ever reflecting on his own actions. He consistently portrays himself as faultless, while eagerly highlighting others' shortcomings or trivial issues, like still complaining about his vocals being in a mix. He seems oblivious to the fact that he really is not a good singer but never admits to that once.
This bitterness permeates the narrative and detracts from its enjoyment. At times, some of Howe‘s comment can only be described as viscous. His self-importance is most obvious at the beginning where he feels the need to recite his whole Rock‘n‘Roll-Hall of Fame speech in this book as if to underline his self-importance (unnecessary: those who are interested will already know it from YouTube).
The book's lack of transparency regarding certain events, like those surrounding ABWH, is frustrating, especially considering Howe's prior openness. Additionally, his omission of his involvement in the Peter Banks incident during the UNION Tour is glaring. It's reminiscent of Jimmy Page's unwavering belief that Phil Collins ruined Led Zeppelin's Live Aid performance—an example of Howe's inability to self-reflect. Not a shred of self-criticism. A little introspection is offered when talking about his family.
Every artistic endeavor requires a guiding hand; any song or album needs some kind of producer, just as every good book needs an editor. Howe's approach to going it alone seems to stem more from ego than artistic vision. In contrast to the warmth and humility of Pete Townshend's biography, or Geddy Lee’s! Howe's memoir lacks moments of genuine reflection or gratitude—no moments of joy, no flickers of light. And in that, Howe utterly fails at something he prides himself on: being professional!
Overall, while the book has its merits, particularly for fans, it falls short in delivering a balanced and engaging narrative.
This (audio)book is a great example how not to do it! Howe really needs to get over himself.
Ein Fehler ist aufgetreten. Bitte versuche es in ein paar Minuten noch einmal.
Sie haben diese Rezension bewertet.
Wir haben Ihre Meldung erhalten und werden die Rezension prüfen.
-
Gesamt3 out of 5 stars
-
Sprecher3 out of 5 stars
-
Geschichte3 out of 5 stars
- Nikolean
- 05.10.2023
Interesting for music fans
As a casual fan of Steve’s music I decided to listen to the book, in order to hear all the stories and anecdotes from the horse’s mouth. I was disappointed.
As a fan of Alan Partridge, I found this book to be so much like I, Alan Partridge, with Steve’s little asides and recommendations.
Ein Fehler ist aufgetreten. Bitte versuche es in ein paar Minuten noch einmal.
Sie haben diese Rezension bewertet.
Wir haben Ihre Meldung erhalten und werden die Rezension prüfen.