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Love & Pain

The epic times and crooked lines of life inside and outside Silverchair

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Love & Pain

By: Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou
Narrated by: Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou
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 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA BIOGRAPHY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024

This is the powerful, untold story of two of the three members of Silverchair, Australia's most awarded musical act. From their beginnings in Ben Gillies' garage, this trio of high school kids from Newcastle, New South Wales, became famous with their smash-hit single 'Tomorrow', setting them on a path to domination of the Australian charts, worldwide touring and fame.

So much has been written about Silverchair over the years but very little has been said by the band's members. In Love & Pain, childhood friends Ben Gillies (drummer) and Chris Joannou (bass player) tell us tales about growing up across the road from each other and starting in Silverchair, wild stories from the peak of their days in the spotlight, and the ups and downs of how their lives have panned out since.

While there are some funny, unforgettable rock 'n' roll stories, there is also all the love and pain that came with being in the band: the cost of fame and intense pressure on two teenagers who had no way of preparing for it; the navigation of their friendships with each other and their relationships with friends and family members; the mistakes they made and the successes they cherished. Gillies and Joannou write with vulnerability and raw and blistering honesty, making for an extraordinary account of a band adored by so many.©2023 Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou (P)2023 Hachette Australia Audio Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny Heartfelt
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I was always a Silverchair fan and loved the honestly of Ben and Chris. I loved the stories shared from touring and the highs and lows of their relationships. I would recommend this to anybody that loves the band or music in general.

Highly recommend!

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What a great story , it makes it so much more genuine to listen to the authors read the book from their heart , funny , sad , eye opening

A truly interesting listen

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loved the raw diary entry style. was great to hear the behind the scenes about music that was the sound track to my youth.

raw true story

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Loved hearing all of the past stories from the inside with you guys. Thanks for sharing this and everything more.

Thanks for sharing

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How difficult it was to be catapulted to international fame as a 15 year old boy!! No wonder they had trouble communicating! 15 year old boys are lucky to grunt to show their emotions.
I feel like Daniel was the most pandered to, perhaps the most brittle emotionally and everyone consequently tiptoed around him. Even tho Ben and Chris don’t say it outright. They protect him, in the hope they will get their friendship back sometime. Well i hope so, to be sure

Heartbreaking honesty

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What a great book written by two great musicians, and now two great writers. Well, done boys. Thank you for taking the time to write your side of the story, and for letting us relive a wonderful band in history. 

Loved every minute!

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the stories and life these guys had were amazing and heartbreaking, I'm glad they took the time to share their story.

you can hear the love and pain in their voices

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An honest and raw insight into one of Australia’s great rock bands. Well done guys

Worth a listen

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Being a Silverchair fan I was eager to listen to what happened behind the scenes for 3 young kids from Newy. The book did not disappoint. I’m glad that Chris and Ben were the narrators. This adds a genuineness to the book that would have otherwise been lost. Friendship and love are priceless. I hope you get your closure boys.

A story about mates that happen to make music

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Wow! What a ride! I felt like I was living the boys story with them, flashing back to what I was doing and how old I was when they told their tales. I was sad for it to end. LOVED EVERY MOMENT!

I didn’t want it to end

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