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Supporting Membership. Forums New posts Trending Search forums. Media New media New comments Search media. Resources Latest reviews Search resources. Members Current visitors. Log in Register. Search titles only. Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Change style. Contact us. Close Menu. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thread starter chillybilly Start date Jan 24, Messages 3, A recent thread here, with rare consensus, decried the disappointments that are most rock star autobiographies. In most cases, the musicians were maddeningly elliptical about …music ie the creative process A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel and recordingabout the development of their instrumental and vocal abilities and about performing. Instead, they focused on gratuitous information about their wives and girlfriends, their dogs, their children, their houses and, yes, their inevitable drink and drug problems. But most famous musicians still regard themselves as normal A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel blokes and are uncomfortable with loss of privacy and admiration that often progresses to adulation, obsession and even stalking. Originally from Long Island, Phantom writes or ghost writes — pun! Paragraphs are long and dense but chock full of information, anecdotes and observations. A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker it really was a matter of making a conscious choice to ditch the Dazed And Confused-meets-Saturday Night Fever late 70s hair and clothing and to revive, almost singlehandedly, the rockabilly of early Elvis and the rest of the Sun Records stable. In an unambiguous and symbolic statement of intent, Phantom walked into a boutique, bought his hepcat outfit and abandoned his old clothes in the changing booth. He got a pompadour haircut, much to the delight of his then-girlfriend, and the rest is literally history. Lanky, long-faced, tattooed and playing the drums while standing up! There may not have been two more different people on the planet but there they were. Phantom provides delicious and often sentimental details of his meetings and collaborations with rock royalty, Beatles and Stones among them. The pitched battles and tribal behavior of fan cliques who self-segregate by musical genre new wave, metal, rockabilly, hair bands, etc. Thankfully, Phantom eventually discusses at length the complexities of the relationships in a trio, especially over the decades. To be fair, Phantom does dwell on the mundane at times: dogs, houses, cars, kids. But in this book they serve as context rather than distractions. And, like a good drummer, A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel tempo never wanders. Supporting Member. Messages 9, I'm in. Book seems like a good read. However, a rockabilly revival or even undercurrent that never went away was percolating along before the Straycats went to England. NashSG Member. There was also The Cramps punked up take on rockabilly that already had albums out before the Stray Cats. Washburnmemphis Member. Messages 2, NashSG said:. I didn't say they didn't, but plenty of folks were into it before Setzer dumped the Bloodless Pharoahs to grease up. Cramps anybody? And Jerry Lee and Perkins never stopped working. GulfportBound Member. Messages 8, Turi Member. GulfportBound said:. Not to mention the late Alan Vega Suicidewho explored punk rockabilly of a sort on his second solo album, Collision Drive. GerryJ Member. Messages 4, Originally from Long Island, That Alan Vega album came out just about the same time as the first Stray Cats album. Although that Stray Cats album was only available as an import in the US at the time. You must log in or register to reply here. Trending Topics. What happened to the so-called red hot used guitar market? Guitars in General. Started by skhan Sunday at PM Replies: What would you do? Dealer passing off a used guitar as new. Started by crosse79 Yesterday at AM Replies: A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel by Slim Jim Phantom

Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. In less than a year, they went from being homeless, hungry, and living in punk rock squats to the toast of the London music scene. The Stray Cats developed a signature sound and style that swept across the world, released double-platinum albums, and were embraced by classic rock acts like the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, as well as original punk heroes such as the Sex Pistols, the Damned, and the Clash, and rock and roll originators Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. After ten years of marriage to actress Britt Ekland, Slim Jim moved down the hill to Sunset Strip, where he raised his son and owned world famous nightclub the Cat Club, while continuing to play with a host of well-known musicians. A veteran of the London and LA music scenes, Slim Jim's memoir recounts not just the Stray Cats' rise but a life spent in the upper echelon of rock 'n roll stardom. Get A Copy. Hardcoverpages. More Details Other Editions 2. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about A Stray Cat Strutsplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. May 26, Bosco Farr rated it liked it. This book is standard wild tales rock memoir stuff. It's an interesting read if but fairly typical of the genre with the caveat that Slim Jim's adventures are more interesting than most. I had hoped for more reflection and insight. While I definitely think Jim would be a fun guy to hang out I don't really walk away from this feeling like I know much about him as a person. I will say that I think he probably is all the things he presents himself as in the book. A humble guy who's still a fan boy This book is standard wild tales rock memoir stuff. A humble guy who's still a fan boy at heart. He's clearly grateful for and respectful of the bands past and accomplishments. So I know him as I guy you'd like to catch a show or a game with. It was I definitely recommend it if you love the Stray Cats. I just saw Slim play at the Nashville Boogie and I kicked my self that I didn't bring the advance copy for him to A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel. He's a guy who's stoked for Rockabilly, enthusiastic, grateful and still stylin after so long. Final analysis: Fun book and worth a read for sure. Jul 16, Peter O'Connor rated it liked it. There is no great reading challenge here but Slim Jim Phantom seems such a nice guy that it is difficult not to appreciate his tale. He seems to have a little trouble sticking to any kind of chronology but, rather than it being any kind of device, it comes across as more of an oversight. As drummer for the Stray Cats, the gig was always going to come with a limited shelf life but his humility and gratitude is refreshing and he still seems to convey an optimism and wide-eyed glee at having lived There is no great reading challenge here but Slim Jim Phantom seems such a nice guy that it is difficult not to appreciate his tale. As drummer for the Stray Cats, the gig was always going to come with a limited shelf life but his A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel and gratitude is refreshing and he still seems to convey an optimism and wide-eyed glee at having lived the rock and roll dream. The fact that he did an infamous stint as a club owner on the Sunset Strip and still hits the road to perform whenever he can shows that he is not ready to wake from it just yet. Mar 15, Vincent Andersen rated it really liked it. Don't look for brilliant wordplay or deep introspection and you'll enjoy this quick breezy ride. Nov 25, Jim rated it really liked it. I did. One reviewer mentioned that he was a "name-dropper" I get the sense that Skinny Jim loves rock n' roll and has thoroughly enjoyed his life as a rock n' roller. You can feel the excitement he must have been feeling when he met people like George Harrison and Keith Moon. He was friends with Bill Wyman and Johnny Ramone. I for one am glad Slim Jim Phantom decided to write down some of his adventures. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars I would have liked more about the Stray Cats and his time in the band. Maybe some info about their recording process, etc I really liked that he was positive all through the book. I don't think he had an unkind word to say about any one. I have no doubt that many people love and respect this man. Mar 21, Gwen rated it it was amazing. Slim Jim Phantom didn't stay chronologically in his story telling and seemed to repeat some of his stories in part, but what a great book and life he presents. This is not a tell all book dishing the goods on others nor is it a book that disses others. He has met some great entertainers in his life and name drops often, but in an interesting way. He does not lash out at his former band members. He is among many who hold good thoughts of George Harrison which won him a lot of points in my mindSlim Jim Phantom didn't stay chronologically in his story telling and seemed to repeat some of his stories in part, but what a great book and life he presents. He is among many who hold good thoughts of George Harrison which won him a lot of points in my mindKlemmy Motorhead and many others. I recommend this book to all rock fans. I received this book free from Goodreads First Reads. Oct 16, Wayne rated it really liked it. Not particularly revealing, or a challenging read. More just a collection of memories of friends and events in rock and roll. But he seems like a nice guy, and it's a pleasant journey through the lifestyle. I imagine it could have been much more hard hitting but in the current climate it is nice to read something stripped of all cynicism - which has gained this an extra star. Dec 24, Nicole Bennett rated it it was ok. Slow going. Needed more Stray Cats talk instead of name dropping. Pretty boring. Apr 24, Laine rated it liked it. No deep insights, whatever those are. We are taken along on a cruise of the rock n roll dream by one of the luckiest and nicest guys around. At least he lives to tell about it. My husband made me read this book. I saw lots of antics from you that you chose to omit. Thanks anyway Slim. The Stray Cats were fab! The Stray Cats had the guts to leave their comfortable but limiting Long Island home and fly to London where the action was happening with no guarantee A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel their next meal, let alone commercial success. Jim details his achievements and disappointments along the way, A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel a lot of reflections of what was and what might A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel been. Nov 09, Chris Hoff rated it it was ok. While it is an interesting read, the book really doesn't tell you a whole lot about the Stray Cats. Mar 29, Carolyn rated it really liked it Shelves: books-won-on-goodreads. I've always liked the Stray Cats music but was not an avid A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel of the band. I was interested to learn more about their history. There was a lot A Stray Cat Struts: My Life as a Rockabilly Rebel to them than I ever imagined. I only knew I liked some of their songs but was not aware of the huge impact the band had on music history and other bands and genres other than rockabilly. A Stray Cat Struts by Slim Jim Phantom (, Hardcover) for sale online | eBay

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