Written by Bobby Elliott. “We do a 130minute show every night, including every hit. You remember this breed from the Spinal Tap film? 4. There is a strong historic feel to the book, with some of the most intriguing passages early on in Bobby’s life, when he worked as an apprentice at the bottom of deep mine-shafts. A proper book on the Hollies was long overdue. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2020. Official fan page endorsed by the drummers Drummer Sir Bobby Elliott ! Please try again. Bobby Elliott has performed with and inspired some of music's biggest stars. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Source. Bobby Elliott is probably the best man in the World to write about the Hollies. Not only fans of the Hollies but those with an interest in the history of popular music in the period should find this book interesting and enlightening. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. That was strange, and disappointing. Share. The book has rather wide print margins. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Tonio "InkGod" Lee . As the influential drummer from iconic rock 'n' roll band The Hollies, Bobby Elliott has six decades worth of musical anecdotes. Here Bobby Elliot, the drummer who replaced a short-term Don Rathbone, tells of his more than six decades in the group. As the influential drummer from iconic rock ‘n’ roll band The Hollies, Bobby Elliott has six decades worth of musical anecdotes. I was really looking forward to Bobby Elliott's book about his time with the Hollies - there's a dearth of first-hand accounts or even good books at all, about this much overlooked band. The Weekend Starts Here: The Definitive Story of the Show That Changed Pop TV. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I was plugging my new autobiography. View the profiles of people named Bobby Elliott. 0. He and Bobby are the only surviving members of the classic Hollies line-up. Continue Reading. 2 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 2. It Ain't Heavy, It's My Story: The Autobiography of Bobby Elliott, Choose from over 13,000 locations across the UK, Prime members get unlimited deliveries at no additional cost, Dispatch to this address when you check out, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2020. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, It Ain't Heavy, It's My Story: My Life in The Hollies. Not only does he have all the details at his fingertips thanks to his meticulously kept diaries, he's got such a fantastic way with words. Bobby Elliott. Other than that it is an excellent autobiography from the longstanding member of one of the UK’s finest ever bands. To Order, contact: info@hollies.co.uk. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Bobby Elliott ( The Hollies ). It was a slog to get through, and I wish someone would dig deep into the music of the Hollies and the people who wrote and performed it. Unable to add item to List. Bobby Elliott passed away on April 9, 2021 at the age of 86 in Statesville, North Carolina. Of all the drummers during the ‘beat era’ Elliott was the best, along with Charlie Watts. Book With Tonio. Amelia Podder 19067 posts 0 comments. There is no bad-mouthing or nasty stuff it is simply a very good read – honest and fascinating. Bobby Elliott is probably the best man in the World to write about the Hollies. He is very good at setting the scene with his writing. English 1787592065. He can be reached at bobby.b.elliott@gmail.com. Either way, it's an interesting and different way of writing an autobiography, which for me really broke up the monotony of reading someone's life story, which can often devolve into "and then I did this... and then I did that...", Bobby steers well clear of that with his book and it flows so easily. Great insight into the Hollies although it is Bobbys story and not the story of the Hollies. Other than that it is an excellent autobiography from the longstanding member of one of the UK’s finest ever bands. 1. It was only when I had finished reading it, that I began to be disappointed. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2020. Unfortunately, the author’s writing is pretty basic and boring. He Tats with a small needle but his art skills are larger than life. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The long awaited book by Bobby Elliott is now available to order from The Hollies website.It Ain't Heavy, It's My Storyhttps://bit.ly/bobbysbook Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2020. Profile: Robert Hartley Elliott (born 8 December 1941) is an English rock drummer, best known for playing with The Hollies. Try again. I enjoyed reading this book very much. I enjoyed reading this book very much. Bobby Elliott is probably the best man in the World to write about the Hollies. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. And most of the group photos are with Graham Nash, even when the chapter is of the many years that Terry Sylvester was with the group. Conditions apply. Getting back on the road is their priority. Bobby did a great job describing his life before and during the Hollies. Continually touring since 1963, his adventures have seen him beating Keith Moon in a drumming audition for Shane Fenton and the Fentones, being serenaded by Joni Mitchell while she was in bed with Graham Nash and being offered a job by Paul McCartney to work with Wings. Sadly, most of them have been written it seems, so I was happy to see Bobby Elliott of The Hollies had sat down and penned his memoirs. 'It Ain't Heavy, It's My Story' - My life in The Hollies. If you do not want to accept all cookies or would like to learn more about how we use cookies, click "Customise cookies". It was only when I had finished reading it, that I began to be disappointed. A very interesting and enjoyable read for both Hollies and Sixties/Seventies music enthusiasts. Would recommend. Both came from jazz backgrounds and both were head and shoulders above everybody else. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Browse Latest Work. Something went wrong. Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Pt.1 (Deluxe), Heart Full of Soul: Keith Relf of the Yardbirds, Sonic Boom: The Impossible Rise of Warner Bros. Records, from Hendrix to Fleetwood Mac to Madonna to Prince, The Who Sell Out [5 CD + 2 7" Singles Box Set]. Age 79 years old. It Ain't Heavy, It's My S... He and Bobby are the only surviving members of the classic Hollies line-up. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. E-mail after purchase. Not only does he have all the details at his fingertips thanks to his meticulously kept diaries, he's got such a fantastic way with words. Bobby Elliott’s book It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My Story is out now. Elliott has documented his life through the Hollies and his meticulous diaries. Unable to add item to List. 1,930 likes. 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars 0. The book is well written and revealing, especially in the matter of changing personnel (e.g., Graham Nash with Terry Sylvester, Allan Clarke with Mikael Rickfors and then back to Clarke) and the issues of musical style and recordings. Graham Nash, over the years has often been patronizing and dismissive of the Hollies work so it is about time their side was fairly documented. To Order, contact: info@hollies.co.uk It Ain't Heavy, It's My Story: My Life in The Hollies Written by Bobby Elliott Published by Omnibus Press the book can be shipped anywhere in the world. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. He doesn't discuss in any great length the other Hollies, despite his long and personal relationship with all of them, although he touches on various problems that plagued the band with members' leaving. We chat to drummer Bobby Elliott about making it in America, Joni Mitchell and writing a book We got higher in the charts – it just went on and on and the hits didn’t seem to stop coming right throughout the Sixties’ He name-drops jazz musicians he'd met over the years, like a starry-eyed fan, but gives no insight into his own playing method or how he adapted to rock. Famous Birthdays. Not only does he have all the details at his fingertips thanks to his meticulously kept diaries, he's got such a fantastic way with words. The back cover however talks of "six decades of musical anecdotes" and "an account of sixty years on the frontline of rock 'n' roll" when disappointingly this is not the case as the story peters out in 1983 with a couple of pages for the next 37 years during which the Hollies continued to tour and released another two albums. – just the one. Bobby Elliott is probably the best man in the World to write about the Hollies. Bandmates Bobby Elliott, Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, Tony Hicks (Image: NC) The Hollies are a great British success story. It Ain't Heavy, It's My Story: My Life in The Hollies. Sometimes his brief diary entries say all that you need to know, and other times he elaborates on them. A very quick read but I read everything can find about 60s musicians! “You float off stage.” Bobby Elliott’s book It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My Story is out now. Bobby Elliott was born on December 8, 1941 in Burnley, Lancashire, England as Robert Hartley Elliott. Moe Rau . As the influential drummer from iconic rock 'n' roll band The Hollies, Bobby Elliott has six decades worth of musical anecdotes. This special hardback edition is signed by Bobby Elliott. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads, including interest-based ads. 2. Either way, it's an interesting and different way of writing an autobiography, which for me really broke up the monotony of reading someone's life story, which can often devolve into "and then I did this... and then I did that...", Bobby steers well clear of that with his book and it flows so easily. Elliott discovered jazz music when he was 10 or 11 and wanted to become a drummer. Browse Latest Work. It Ain't Heavy It's My Story The Autobiography of Bobby Elliott Book. Bobby Elliott is probably the best man in the World to write about the Hollies. A very interesting and enjoyable read for both Hollies and Sixties/Seventies music enthusiasts. By Christopher L. Dolmetsch on November 10, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021. “You float off stage.” Bobby Elliott’s book It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My Story is out now. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. LEND ME ® See Details. Imagine a little boy in his Mum's shop in Burnley - learning to play the drums by turning empty tins of sweet upside down. Please try again. Prev Post. The back cover however talks of "six decades of musical anecdotes" and "an account of sixty years on the frontline of rock 'n' roll" when disappointingly this is not the case as the story peters out in 1983 with a couple of pages for the next 37 years during which the Hollies continued to tour and released another two albums. Lights Out, Full Throttle: The Good the Bad and the Bernie of Formula One. Bobby Elliot went on to beat other famous drummers to join The Hollies. He's perhaps at his creative writing peak with the opening two chapters of the book; describing the War-hit England around the time of his birth and the fairly grim reality of life in the North during his early childhood. These could have been mentioned in a discography at least had there been one; which is a little surprising considering Bobby's excellent discographies in tour programmes over the years. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2020. I have found a mentor and a true friend in Bobby, and I know my practice and therefore my life would not be the same today without him. Listen to the first two Hollies albums and hear Elliott’s outstanding trills and fills. Most Popular. Boost Birthday December Dec 8, 1941. Only one serious error – ‘Shakin’ All Over’ was not number one for 19 weeks! The book is a warm and accurate story showing Elliott’s passion for the drum kit and deep affection for his long career. Unexpectedly, the book abruptly stops in 1981, with another forty years of Hollies history to come. 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars 0. Join Facebook to connect with Bobby Elliott and others you may know. “Live work is better than any drug,” he says. Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021. He completely ignores the return of Graham Nash to the Hollies in the early 80s, and the albums get only passing mentions. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2020. But Elliott's book left me cold for several reasons; he doesn't go into the music much at all - and when he does, it's understandably from the drummer's point of view, which is limited. There was John ‘Stumpy’ Pepys who suffered his demise from a bizarre gardening accident then Eric ‘Stumpy Joe’ Childs who choked on someone else’s vomit ‘It Ain’t Heavy It’s My Story” is therefore something of an […] Celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary with a special compilation box set, Hollies’ drummer, Bobby Elliott, talks to Paul Rigby . After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. He mentions how things began and places they had been, not really putting anyone down, just telling the story. Drummers, in general, have a certain reputation. The book has rather wide print margins. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. Bobby Elliott, the drummer, was the only one from the band to keep a diary! Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. – just the one. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2020. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. My father has even said on more than one occasion: “Hiring Bobby Elliott was the best money you spent in setting up that practice” and I wholeheartedly agree. www.dreggdental.com. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2020. I met up with Tony along with Lucy when I appeared on Granada Reports just before lockdown on March 10th. Published by Omnibus Press the book can be shipped anywhere in the world. He has been described as "one of the very finest drummers in all of pop/rock". You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Get Free NOOK Book Sample. Enjoy an Exclusive interview with Bobby Elliot from the Hollies.Hear this interview in full & 100's of others @ www.celebrityradio.biz 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings. Not many books about the Hollies have been published to date and certainly most have lacked some of the insights and anecdotes of the actual band members. Allison Eggleston DDS, MS. Pediatric Dentistry. Getting back on the road is their priority. 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