One Train Later: A Memoir by Andy Summers
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Book Reviews of One Train Later: A Memoir
Book Review: A good read but some errors
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed Andy's book, reading it after seeing the Police live in St. Paul this summer. My favorite part is where he describes the cop-kicking incident in Argentina. My least favorite parts are his diatribes on Ronald Reagan. As a British tax exile now living in the United States he should have a greater appreciation for one of the greatest US Presidents and the one who gave us "Reaganomics," the benefits of which are still with us today. There are a couple of howling inaccuracies in the book - Winnipeg is in Manitoba, not Saskatchewan, and they were not the first band to play Shea Stadium since the Beatles - Grand Funk Railroad played there in 1971. These things did not spoil it for me, however and I consider it to be an excellent, well written book. I continue to be a fan of Andy Summers and his guitar work.Book Review: Quite good
Summary: 4 Stars
This is actually a surprisingly good book. Andy Summers was of course the guitarist of the very very successful new wave act The Police. Actually the tiem in the Police does surprisingly not take over the book Instead He spends quite a tiem recounting his timein various other bands in the 60's and 70's. This mnakes it a very balanced effort. Also he adds some personal photos that are placed throughout the book and which add to the personal feeling of this memoir. The book also recounts his personallife in loving detail which is a distinct plus.Since itr is well written it is a very interesting read and I recommend it without hesitation. Especially to rock fanatics globally since it provides details about more than simply his time with The Police.Book Review: A must-read for guitarists
Summary: 4 Stars
Even if you're not a big fan of the Police, every guitarist will identify with Summers' descriptions of his musical development, passion and obsession with his instrument. Particularly entertaining are his accounts of friendships with Clapton, Hendrix and other London guitarists on the rise during the '60s. Summers writes very easily and displays a great sense of humor along the way.
Would have given this 5 stars except for an overuse of similes and f-bombs, as well as some completely contrived political remarks (He goes out of his way to bash Reagan and Bush, the connections to the topic being tenuous at best. Okay, we get it, stick to music, Andy.) Otherwise a joy to read.
Book Review: Awesome: A Must-Read for Any Police Fan
Summary: 4 Stars
Doesn't get much better than this is you want a behind-the-scenes accounting of the Police from literally the beginning to the end. Great stories, Summers is a great writer and there's some really funny passages.
But great, great stories about each album and how they did it. It seems like they had the most fun making Regatta and things went sort of downhill from then on (although Synchronicity was a masterpiece).
Really something worthwhile; I read it in two days.
Book Review: Interesting Perspective
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased a signed copy of One Train Later at the Dallas Police concert, thinking it would be a "quick read" for one of my upcoming trips. The book never made it into my carry on, as I read it cover to cover the following day. I appreciated the detail Andy Summers used in recalling the rise, fall, and the inner turmoil of The Police.