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Rock Stars at Home
Enter the most ostentatious and over-the-top homes of rock and roll's greatest stars. Through hundreds of colorful, jaw-dropping photographs and inside accounts of private abodes, pleasure palaces, gardens, jet planes, and island hideaways, Rock Stars at Home is a breathtaking inside look at the spectacular worlds rock gods and goddesses create for themselves. Whether you love music, interior design, fashion, photography, or just a good bit of gossip about the lifestyles of the rich and famous, this unforgettable look behind closed doors—where the songs were written and the magic happened—will take your breath away. Among the more than 30 legends whose homes and antics are featured inside Also included are entries on everything from the wild parties hosted by Keith Richards at Redlands to the Beatles's psychedelic interiors and the extravagant styles of the MTV Cribs generation. Whatever your style, you'll find something to love, to envy, and to decry in this homage to decadence. And you'll find yourself asking, where would you want to hang your hat after the world tour wraps?
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176 pages, Hardcover
Published January 15, 2019
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November 27, 2018
With brief descriptions of their lifestyles, Rock Stars at Home offers an inside look at lives that can only be dreamed of by regular folks.
Starting with Frank Sinatra’s famous Palm Springs home all the way to Noel Gallagher from Oasis, this book has a chapter for fans of all ages. It also goes outside the rock genre with Ike & Tina Turner, Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson. Some of the stories are familiar like Neverland Ranch—others not like Blondie’s start in the 1970s Bowery slum. There are separate features on the rock lifestyle like chartered jets and rock hotels.
Overall, a good choice for rock (especially in the 70s and 80s) fans. I would have enjoyed more pictures. 3 stars.
Thanks to Apollo Publishers and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Starting with Frank Sinatra’s famous Palm Springs home all the way to Noel Gallagher from Oasis, this book has a chapter for fans of all ages. It also goes outside the rock genre with Ike & Tina Turner, Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson. Some of the stories are familiar like Neverland Ranch—others not like Blondie’s start in the 1970s Bowery slum. There are separate features on the rock lifestyle like chartered jets and rock hotels.
Overall, a good choice for rock (especially in the 70s and 80s) fans. I would have enjoyed more pictures. 3 stars.
Thanks to Apollo Publishers and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 29, 2019
This was fun enough as a spur-of-the-moment book I picked up off of the "new books" shelves at the local library, but I had a few issues with the choices of calling some of the folks "rock stars" in this book
The book is unfortunately dated from the get-go and heavily geared towards British "stars" from the 50s through 80s, which I think may ultimately limit the appeal of the book.
The book also rattles along a bit about Grade II homes, which is a British classification regarding historical significance of a building. The book doesn't specifically explain this, which left me to figure out that it was some sort of British classification and how to find out exactly what it means (Google is your friend).
It also bugged me that the book often expressed value comparisons in terms of British pounds...and sometimes included the comparisons in terms of US dollar amounts...and sometimes used both. (I mean, the message came through that one had to be richer than God to afford the excess, but a more consistent way of expressing this concept might have made for better reading. I don't have a problem with the expression mostly coming in terms of historically British financial terms because that was were a lot of the homes spotlighted were located...but consistently make it one currency and stick to it.
The book is unfortunately dated from the get-go and heavily geared towards British "stars" from the 50s through 80s, which I think may ultimately limit the appeal of the book.
The book also rattles along a bit about Grade II homes, which is a British classification regarding historical significance of a building. The book doesn't specifically explain this, which left me to figure out that it was some sort of British classification and how to find out exactly what it means (Google is your friend).
It also bugged me that the book often expressed value comparisons in terms of British pounds...and sometimes included the comparisons in terms of US dollar amounts...and sometimes used both. (I mean, the message came through that one had to be richer than God to afford the excess, but a more consistent way of expressing this concept might have made for better reading. I don't have a problem with the expression mostly coming in terms of historically British financial terms because that was were a lot of the homes spotlighted were located...but consistently make it one currency and stick to it.
January 21, 2019
The copy of the book provided to me was in rough form, which detracted from the presentation, given its predominantly pictorial nature. Quite the pastiche and quite difficult to understand what the writers mean by "rock star," having included Frank Sinatra in the coterie.
In all, the book lacks zest, perhaps losing this as a necessary ingredient in an effort to include as much as possible in the volume.
If one is a true fan of the popular music of the 20th century, this book ought not be overlooked. If one is not, perhaps it could be overlooked without great loss. Sure to be a conversation started if available in coffee-table size.
In all, the book lacks zest, perhaps losing this as a necessary ingredient in an effort to include as much as possible in the volume.
If one is a true fan of the popular music of the 20th century, this book ought not be overlooked. If one is not, perhaps it could be overlooked without great loss. Sure to be a conversation started if available in coffee-table size.
January 11, 2019
I can't believe some of these folks actually gave tours of their homes to fans! lol! Too funny! I was really hoping for more pix, but it was a fun read and I enjoyed the tales of these folks. It covers quite a bit and not only the rock stars of the 70's-80's, Frank Sinatras in it, as is Tina Turner... neither I consider rock stars. Anyway, I can't wait to checkout the book! Fans will love it.
I received a Kindle ARC in exchange for a fair review.
I received a Kindle ARC in exchange for a fair review.
November 23, 2018
:I loved this book.. Great pics and the stories to go along with them. Very interesting and a nice peek into thie homes of rock starts. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book. Although I received the book in this manner, it did not affect my opinion of this book nor my review.
June 6, 2019
A fun book which offers a glimpse into the lives of some famous rock stars. Aimed at the gift market, I think.
June 20, 2019
Needed more pictures!
June 22, 2020
A fun collection of essays and accompanying photos of various rock stars’ houses.
February 25, 2019
Great book! I love the inside look at how rock stars live; some of the houses are over-the-top. I've really enjoyed this book and gifted it to my rock music loving friends who've all enjoyed it too!
November 8, 2018
This book wasn't exactly as I expected it to be. I thought there would be more information and pictures on - - well - - the homes! But there are lots of stories about lots of 'stars' -some more famous than others - and that in itself is a fun read.
The pictures included were small and not always about the homes; I imagine the hardback version of this book will give the reader a better look at the pictures. Descriptions of some of the homes that were basically trashed by their inhabitants have the 'euwwww' factor and make one see those stars in a different light.
Anyone who enjoys reading about 'the real lives' of famous people, will like this book. It's an easy read and a peek inside the stars' real lives.
The pictures included were small and not always about the homes; I imagine the hardback version of this book will give the reader a better look at the pictures. Descriptions of some of the homes that were basically trashed by their inhabitants have the 'euwwww' factor and make one see those stars in a different light.
Anyone who enjoys reading about 'the real lives' of famous people, will like this book. It's an easy read and a peek inside the stars' real lives.
November 29, 2018
Wonderful, quick read. This book has something for anyone whether you dig architecture, celebrity culture, or musical history.
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