I SLEPT WITH JOEY RAMONE: A PUNK ROCK FAMILY MEMOIR DOWNLOAD FREE BOOK Mickey Leigh, Legs McNeil | 416 pages | 15 Dec 2010 | SIMON & SCHUSTER | 9781439159750 | English | New York, United States I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Were the Monkeys. The Ramones were a force necessary to this universe. Too Tough to Die? The reason this happens is because I believe that rock-n-roll is pure joy and that only the warmest souls who have a firm grasp on the concept that Shit Happens can create it. I like the Ramones and I have a shit-ton of respect for what they accomplished in breaking new ground and really establishing the punk scene in the US, but I just don't know a lot of their stuff beyond the 8 or 10 big songs. Though The Ramones were never really commercially viable, they were a huge influence on literally hundreds or perhaps thousands of bands to come along in their wake. I've never actually witnessed brothers behaving as brothers before. But, alas, all is forgiven now that there's a book around to vindicate the author and clear his name of all the evil rumors his brother had been spreading I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir their tumultuous relationship. Mickey Leigh. The Old Man and the Seafood. It also reveals without exploiting the mental illness Joey Ramone battled. While the music lives on for new generations to discover, I Slept with Joey Ramone is the enduring portrait of a man who struggled to find his voice and of the brother who loved him. Unforgettable front man Joey Ramone gave voice to I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir disaffected youth of the seventies and eighties, and the band influenced the counterculture for decades to come. That covers about half of it. They rose above the music to help give voice to an entire lifestyle and attitude, and that's a lot of weight and history to carry around. Were the Monkeys. Gimme Some Truth. I'll be interested to read Marky's memoirs and Johnny's book the latter might be hard to read, though, as he sounds mostly awful to see other sides of the story. Now he thinks it's I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir turn to be rich and famous. He currently lives in New York. Coda: this is another of my older reviews that I edited and added some material to. Trade Paperback eBook. I simply cannot articulate the difference. All of that said, it should not be understated that Joey Ramone was not an unlucky person. No solos, no posturing, just the amplified e The Ramones stand as one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Because Joey Ramone was who he was and because the Ramones did what they did, I think a band biography, or a biography about Joey would be great. Tall and skinny, he and Mickey and the rest of the Ramones would fight their way to a sort of pseudo-stardom. Sure, but I don't need it rubbed in my face over and over again. No solos, no posturing, just the amplified essence of what made rock music so liberating and fun in the first place. I could have done with less info about Mickey. I've got a punk rock spirt and I loved reading about a punk rock hero. From childhood Mickey was put in the position of having to nurture and look after his big brother - he even taught Joey to play guitar. Sibling Revelry. The book is hard to put down - in many ways Joey's sucess with the Ramones is shown as a counter to Mickey's lack of success in the same field. A must read Well written, and a page turner. No trivia or quizzes yet. Below, in another layer, were records, newspapers, rock magazines, and wrappers and boxes from various food groups, all surrounded by dishes, cups, and glasses that doubled as ashtrays, containing liquids that had created multicolored foam—beer-mug-type heads that had risen up to and above the rims of the glasses. If you don't mind having one of your heroes taken down a peg or two or you don't give a shit about The Ramonesthis book is a decent read. Ill Have the Happy Mealto Go. Product Details Price. Combining a historical understanding of the Hasidic movement with a journalist's discerning It is not selfishly written. I enjoyed the beginning of this book a little more than the end. I Slept With Joey Ramone The founder of the seminal magazine that gave punk its name, he is a former editor at Spin and editor-in-chief of Nerve. So if you read this book, there are a few all Mickey chapters that you could skip if you feel similarly. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Fans of The Ramones will be shocked, pissed off, elated and empathetic. No trivia or quizzes yet. Add to Wishlist. Product Details. Jul 27, Derick Douglas rated it really liked it Shelves: biography. Ironically enough, I would thoroughly enjoy writing books and articles about other people. Combining a historical understanding of the Hasidic I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir with a journalist's discerning But wow, this was a slow, long read. Ill Have the Happy Mealto Go. He grinds a pretty hard axe on Joey at numerous points during the book, and there were times that it threatened to derail the narrative. Mickey has worked tirelessly to keep his brother's legacy alive with the excellent solo album that was released earlier this year. He currently lives in New York. To create our Mickey Leigh. But, that being said, it was a fast read. But that is not the true measure of Joey Ramone, and by every other measure he was a success. Legs McNeil Contributor. Uh-oh, it looks like I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir Internet Explorer is out of date. I'll be interested to read Marky's memoirs and Johnny's book the latter might be hard to read, though, as he sounds mostly awful to see other sides of the story. Mickey Leigh. About The Author. If you don't mind having one of your heroes taken down a peg or two or you don't give a shit about The Ramonesthis book is a decent read. The Day the Music Lived. While the music lives on for new generations to discover, I Slept with Joey Ramone is the enduring portrait of a man who struggled to find his voice and of the brother who loved him. Newsflash -- it's not. In its own light, Leigh history is not that When I was a teenager, I wanted Joey Ramone to be my boyfriend. I Slept with Joey Ramone gives a first-hand look at the birth of punk music. Weird Right? While the music lives on for new generations to discover, I Slept with Joey Ramone is the enduring portrait of a man who struggled to find his voice and of the brother who loved him. This last fact was an eventual source of strain between the two brothers, all recounted in gruesome detail here. Apr 22, Michael rated it liked it. It was mostly enjoyable but about pages could have been knocked out, easily. It Aint Us Dad. Joey at times comes off as selfish, immature and jealous of Mickey's potential success, while Mickey is always steadfast and a sort of sympathetic underdog, and it all seems a little hard to take at face value. Aug 12, John Lyman rated it really liked it. I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir redeem within 90 days. Data Protection Choices Told by Joey's brother, Mickey Leigh, I Slept with Joey Ramone provides an intimate look at the turbulent life of one of America's greatest -- and unlikeliest -- music icons. My favorite line in this book is Dee Dee's explanation of their early output, where he explains that the band didn't do a positive song until they put out "Now I Want to Sniff Some Glue. The Hills Are Alive. For a better shopping experience, I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir upgrade now. Joey was truly disappointed that the band never achieved mainstream success. More videos Coda: this is another of my older reviews that I edited and added some I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir to. About The Book. What a martyr. Were the Monkeys. Jan 23, Nestor Rychtyckyj rated it really liked it. In its own light, Leigh history is not that He was never built for the long haul in the first place. Aug 15, Fred rated it really liked it. Out of all the Ramones books, this one really does justice to Jo Jeff's brother Mitchell - Joey's brother Mickey - really accomplished something special in this book, a book which is an act of love and a tribute that manages the fear of not being hagiographic. Mickey is not afraid to let other voices speak, even those I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir were hostile to him and his account eg, Daniel Rey. He currently lives in New York. Somewhere between the first quarter and the last, there was a lot of "lather, rinse, repeat": Joey and Mickey are fighting, no one in the band is talking to each other, Mickey is broke, Mickey is angry, Joey is angry About The Author.