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Crystal Zevon, Warren Zevon's former wife and lifelong friend

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A lot of wild stories along with some ugliness -- Zevon was a severe alcoholic. He was also just sort of a freak. And a genius. I found myself singing his songs all while reading this.

It's not something I'd recommend to anyone but a Zevon fan, but it's an intriguing peek into an era and one of the most unique and creative songwriters and performers of rock and roll.
 
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grahzny | 17 other reviews | Jul 17, 2023 |
I began this book with a prejudice going both ways. I am a huge fan of his music and was excited to find out more about who he was, but my brother, also a fan, sent me the book after reading it himself and said that he had a hard time enjoying the music now after reading about what a mean, abusive maniac this man could be. So i turned the first page with a small amount of fear that my pedestal for this musical genius would be destroyed. In all honesty he had a large number of faults and dealt with many things poorly, but in the end I was pleased to find that my respect for the man and his legacy had not lessened. In fact it grew more to the point that I am building my collection of his entire discography. He was a treasure to the music world and he will be missed.… (more)
 
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LukeGoldstein | 17 other reviews | Aug 10, 2021 |
Disturbing account of a deeply disturbed, brilliant man, told in the words of those who knew him.
 
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beaujoe | 17 other reviews | Nov 3, 2020 |
An interesting book composed of snippets of Warren Zevon remembrances (the good, the bad and the ugly) from family, friends, fellow musicians and acquaintences. I like his music but after reading this book I'm not so sure I would have liked the man.
 
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parloteo | 17 other reviews | Dec 21, 2019 |

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