In his own words is the candid,witty,and unvarnishedstory of the songs and shows,the hits and pans,the marriages anddivorces,the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloidheadlines.As one of only three musicians to sell over 100 millionrecords both in a group and as a solo artist,Collins breathes rare air,but he has never lost his talent for crafting songs that touchlisteners around the globe. This is the story of his epic career,from child actor to one of the most successful songwriters of the pop music era. Adrummer since almost before he could walk,Collins received on-the-jobtraining in the seedy,thrilling bars and clubs of 1960s swinging Londonbefore finally landing the drum seat in Genesis. Later he would stepinto the spotlight on vocals after the departure of Peter Gabriel,andcompose the songs that would rocket him to international solo fame withthe release of Face Value and'In the Air Tonight'. Whetherhe's recalling jamming with Eric Clapton and Robert Plant,pullingtogether a big band fronted by Tony Bennett,playing twice at Live Aid,or writing the Oscar-winning music for DS's smash-hit animated film Tarzan,Collins keeps it intimate and his storytelling gift never wavers.
Publisher: CornerstoneISBN: 9781784753603Number of pages: 464Weight: 414 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 29 mm
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A no-holds-barred autobiography which is a well written and emotive readHonest,engagingCollins book is candid,amusing and revealingJaw-droppingly honestStunning... Not Dead Yet is far more than just a witty aside about being a surviving sixty something music legend. It's a celebration. 9/10
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