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Grumpy Old Rock Star

and Other Wondrous Stories

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Grumpy Old Rock Star

By: Rick Wakeman
Narrated by: Rick Wakeman
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About this listen

Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick.

Rick was a likable little fellow who had a talent for the piano and for making trouble, and music became Rick's life. Later he joined a popular music group called Yes and became a legend. Much later he became a Grumpy Old Man who appears on Countdown, hosts a hugely popular radio show on Planet Rock and performs a one-man show telling stories about his rather extraordinary life.

Which is where this book you are holding comes in. Mr Wakeman is simply one of the great storytellers of our age - let's face it, he has some fabulous material. It seemed a shame that some of the funniest yarns should not be more widely known. So he accepted some cash and here we are.

Curl up by the fire with a Grumpy Old Rock Star and your nearest and dearest. We defy you not to want to read it aloud and laugh.

©2008 Rick Wakeman; (P)2008 Random House Audiobooks Entertainment & Celebrities Music
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Very funny very moving. If you are not a fan of Rick Wakeman when you start the book you will be by the end.

Rick Wakeman is the best (I never give 5 stars)

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Rick Wakeman has certainly not led a dull life and has many interesting stories to tell. This book will have you laughing repeatedly and is well worth a listen and a re-listen.

As Rick Wakeman narrates the book you get to see his eagerness for life, even as he recounts circumstances that could have brought an end to it for him.

You don't have to be a fan to enjoy the book but every fan will find it a purchase they wouldn't be without.

An hilarious riot from start to finish

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Rick’s Stories and the way he explains them brings everything you want from a rock biography.
Very enjoyable listen which is highly recommended.

Must Listen Book

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My drum teacher played with Rick Wakeman. And after the passing of my drum teacher this week I sent a message to Rick & he kindly replied.
Now I wanted to learn more about Mr Wakeman, and I have with reading this book and all I can say is that it is exceptional. I wish it had of gone on for another 25 chapters.
Gavin

Frank Gibson

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