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Extra videos and audio DONT WORK ON KINDLE APP OR WEB VERSION

Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2020

The book is fine, a bit all over the place. I bought the kindle version hoping to access the extra videos and audio, but they dont work! im returning it!

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great

Reviewed in Australia on 12 April 2014

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Great read inside the mind of a goofy quirky soul who sings great catchy tunes that are timeless. Really enjoyed

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If there's a fifth, sixth dimension. . . . If? Oh, come on!

Reviewed in Australia on 16 January 2015

Steven Tyler has lived the life of a hundred rock stars -- endless amounts of sex, drugs, insane behavior and ear-blisteringly awesome rock'n'roll. He's practically a rock archetype!

So I was expecting that "Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir" would be a pretty wild ride. Actually, it was more like being dragged behind a roller coaster on a little skateboard -- a wild, raucous, colorful explosion of Tyler's rock'n'roll life, constantly dancing between witty cleverness and manic exuberance.

Stephen Tyler had a fairly ordinary upbringing, which didn't stop him from being the mystical, mischievous wild-child of his New York family. And though his father was a pianist, he fell in love with rock'n'roll at an early age, cycling through several small-time bands and roaming through the wilds of 1960s New York City.

But his life REALLY changed when he met his "mutant twin," Joe Perry ("Joe is cool, Freon runs in his veins; I'm hot, hot-blooded Calabrese, a sulphur sun beast, shooting my mouth off"). And lo, rock history was made. Their band Aerosmith rapidly ascended to become one of the biggest in rock history, careening and soaring along with Tyler's own ups and downs -- marriages, children, drugs and the band's breakups and reunions.

"Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir" is very different from most rock memoirs, which are usually written when the rock star's brain has cooled down and grown up. Steven Tyler still seems to be shooting off crimson sparks in every direction, ranting and rejoicing with insane joy.

This is also how he writes. He rambles energetically about the events of his life with surprising clarity, but he often interrupts himself with weird asides ("No wonder I got Lead Singer Disorder") and meditations on sex, women, drugs, God, childhood... and of course, music ("The blues, man, the blues... the blooze! That achin' ol' heart disease and joker in the heartbreak pack, demon engine of rock...")

And yes, he has countless interesting stories to tell, whether it's searching for elves in the Sunapee woods or getting bawled out by Anita Pallenberg for buying a book on black magic.

Tyler himself comes across as a giant, exuberant man-child, still crammed with insane energy. He's obviously very clever and intelligent (he boasts about rigging up electric fences IN HIS BEDROOM), and he stirs in literary references with his rock'n'roll knowledge. But he also includes some wrenching moments that have obviously scarred him deep, such as when he learned of his daughter Mia's troubles with cutting and drugs.

There's obviously still a lot of noise in Steven Tyler's head, and his wild, deranged memoir sweeps you away and sinks you into the manic recesses of his brain. Warning: do not operate heavy machinery while reading this!

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Read Joe Perry's book instead

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2019

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I like Aerosmith, and Tyler's a personality, but his stream-of-consciousness style is like being trapped in a lift with a hippy with Tourette's. Self-absorbed and unapologetic, the book glosses over whole chunks of his life and career while dwelling in detail on every last obscure lyric and drug high/low. Somehow Tyler manages to say everything and nothing. It's weirdly compelling for all that, and some of the insights on his later losses and recurring addictions make poignant reading.

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Farhan Haq

Tyler's Tales

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2014

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Despite the high rating I've given this book, I actually think 'Walk This Way' - 'Aerosmith and Stephen Davies' is a superior choice. Most of the subject matter in Tyler's book is also covered in 'Walk This Way' but with more depth and with other band members perspectives. Tyler's book, being a more recent publication, naturally brings the reader up to date, much has happened since the end of 'Walk ....' although there seems to be a cyclical pattern to Tyler's life and he is often condemned to repeat the mistakes of his past, put simply Stephen is a relapsing drug addict who can not keep it in his pants. The tales of hedonism and decadence are of course great fun to read but a major gripe is Tyler's writing style. Words are often typed in capitals to show emphasis and there are more exclamation marks per page than any other book I've come across. His language is also annoying as he chooses to use hipster drug speak and a 60s-esque patois all engineered to show what a wacky character he is.

Overall this is an easy book to read and it does entertain. Had I not read 'Walk This Way', I would no doubt think more of Tyler's effort, but I have read it and it remains my preference.

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Not in English print

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2021

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Note to all , this is a German publication and NOT English , mistake by one self as top listing from buyers is English, book returned and Paper back ordered ad this looks like it has English print

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Young Lady

You can't help but like the guy !!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2015

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Interesting book. I loved Aerosmith from the 90's. I knew Mr. Tyler had drugs problems before then but the press lead me to believe that he had it all sorted. Unfortunately through reading this book- you realise that's not the case and he is in fact continuing the struggle with his addiction right up to release of the book. He seems like a very intelligent, talented man from very Bohemian beginnings who fell in to the usual trappings of the rockstar lifestyle and in effect, resulting in troubled relationships with his partners even to this day. I enjoyed the way Mr.Tyler is very candid and often makes a joke out of himself- so you can't dislike him for that. Fair play to him also to attempt an autobiography- however he does have a temptation to flit about time wise,so can be somewhat confusing for the reader at times. Chapter 14 did have me reduced to tears with his quote from Kahlil Gibran " Your children are not your children........

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The Book Hound

Respect!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 October 2014

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Steven Tyler was expelled from High School for drug use. And so the stage was set for a life of excess - in every way: drugs, women, rock 'n roll. Steven doesn't pull his punches and says it like it is. It is a wonder he is still alive. Thank goodness he is. He loved the women he had children with and adores his children. His style of writing is flamboyant to say the least. The man is a poet and a thinker (when sober). All the band were doing drugs but Tyler seems to have been the fall guy. His childhood, the band and its rise, the music, the girls, the drugs and the rehab - it's all here. People have complained about the content and the language used, but what did they expect? Keep on rocking Mr. T!

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FormerSoldier

The Title Says It All

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2015

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Tyler is prone to talking in riddles throughout this book,
whether he wrote this while under the influence of anything or not I do not know but
his text sometimes makes me wonder.
This account gives a picture of a man that was almost destined to make it to the top, whether he
liked it or not, and he did, nothing was going to stop him.
I found this to be a difficult read at times because of the ramblings/Americanisms/idiosyncrasies
and had to read it in stages.
The title says it all
Whether I will ever be the same again remains to be seen :-)

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Asr

A legend

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2018

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How this man is still alive is a mystery. Well written and very entertaining. Aerosmith are undoubtedly the best band i have ever seen live

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