The Storyteller
Tales of Life and Music
On Sale: 10/31/2023
The Storyteller
Tales of Life and Music
On Sale: 10/31/2023
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About the Book
#1 New York Times bestseller
Over 1 MILLION COPIES sold!
Named one of Variety's Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible's Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021
From the beloved Foo Fighters front man and drummer of Nirvana, a collection of stories that have engaged, entertained, and astonished almost 2 million readers worldwide—featuring exclusive new content for the paperback…because there’s always more to the story.
Dave Grohl’s The Storyteller created a sensation when it was published and has gone on to sell over 2 million copies around the world. Readers praised the book for Dave’s heartfelt, authentic voice, his love of family and music, and the zest for life that pours from every page.
Since then, the world watched the Foo Fighters mourn the stunning loss of their bandmate and brother, Taylor Hawkins. Reeling the from the loss of his closest friend, something both shocking and all too familiar, Dave turned his energy towards music. The result is But Here We Are, Foo Fighters critically acclaimed eleventh studio album, filled with songs that examine grief from a multitude of angles, and the healing effect of perseverance. The album, called “a powerful, melodic work of mourning” by The Wall Street Journal shows Dave’s ability to create with the same zeal no matter the circumstance, spreading positivity doing what he loves most.
Now, in this deluxe paperback edition showcases Dave’s love of writing, but also his appreciation for his fans, offering a wide variety of extra content, much like an extended play album. New material includes:
- The story of when Dave first met Paul McCartney, previously an audiobook exclusive
- An essay on how Dave approaches creativity (here’s a hint: you don’t have to think outside of the box when you can just ignore the box altogether)
- A series of prompts to inspire readers to jump into their own creative pursuits
- Dave’s playlists for early morning pancake making, manning the grill, and getting behind the wheel and blasting the tunes
- An in-depth examination of the catalyst for five Foo Fighters favorites, what inspired the lyrics and how he feels about those songs now
The Storyteller has challenged what a music memoir can be. With this paperback, the legacy continues.
Critical Praise
"Candid, humble and full of stories about big-time stars…music lovers will want to put this one in heavy rotation." — CNN
“As Grohl himself sees it, he’s a McCartney, not a Lennon, and if he’s filling the world with silly love songs, the object of his affection tends to be existence itself.” — Rolling Stone
“The message that burns through The Storyteller is to those who watch him onstage now: Deep down, I’m just like you. I’ve worked hard to get where I am, but I obsessed over the same music you do. I’m a fan.” — Billboard
“Grohl, of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame, demonstrates the good-naturedness he's known for in this heartfelt standout that explores everything from the loss of Kurt Cobain to the road to fatherhood.” — Audible (Best of the Year list)
“Both a timestamp of the past and a living example of what can be accomplished through creation. Lovers of chronicled melodic adventures and those seeking artistic inspiration will want to check it out.” — Parade
“… the world benefits just as much from hearing his inspiring stories told as only one of rock's great stadium rockers turned storyteller can tell them.” — Forbes
“He may be a slight musical genius, but Grohl’s journey from modest, punk-obsessed troublemaker, to drumming in the most popular band of the decade, to launching an enduring solo career that puts his rock and roll ethos at its center, is a truly inspiring tale.” — Consequence of Sound
“The title The Storyteller fits perfectly. The book is filled with plainspoken, conversational prose that ably pulls readers into each tale, no matter how linear or digressive. The pages fly by, the memoir having the feel of a series of chats over drinks with a friend who just happens to have worked with nearly every notable mainstream and indie-rock musician of the last few decades.” — Pittsburg Post-Gazette
"Grohl candidly shares his reverence for the enduring power of music. . . Reflecting on his fame, Grohl writes, ' have never taken a single moment of it for granted.' Paired with his sparkling wit, this humility is what makes Grohl’s soulful story a cut above typical rock memoirs. There isn’t a dull moment here." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Grohl bares his soul and shares his passion in this must-read memoir, which will resonate with music lovers and his fans.” — Library Journal (starred review)
Kinetic… Grohl writes with equal fervor about his path from “that guy from Nirvana” to the leader of the uberfamous Foo Fighters and his parenting experiences. An exciting read for fans and a remarkable perspective on the last 30 years of rock music.” — Booklist
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780063076105
- ISBN 10: 0063076101
- Imprint: Dey Street Books
- On Sale: 10/31/2023
- Pages: 432
- List Price:26.99 CAD
- BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts
- BISAC2 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Composers & Musicians
- BISAC3 : MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock
