Roadie: My Life on the Road with Coldplay - Hardcover

McGinn, Matt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906032653 ISBN 13: 9781906032654

Publisher: Anova Books, 2010

Synopsis

Stuffed with insightful and authoritative rock 'n' roll tour stories about daily roadie duties, this is an insider's guide to what it means to live and work with global superstars in the world of rock 'n' roll. This memoir covers the job, the road, the gigs, the band, the relationships, the fame, the failing equipment, and the cold beers after a great show. Behind-the-scenes touring and recording stories are featured, as well as humorous and engaging anecdotes about Matt's relationship with Coldplay as they travel the globe and become one of the biggest bands in the world.

About this title

About the Author:

Matt McGinn is a full-time roadie for the band Coldplay, and a key member of its touring force and trusted friend. He was present during the recording of the last two albums, and has circled the globe many, many times.

Review:

"[McGinn] shares an intimate, engaging and, more often than not, hilarious, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like on the road for an outfit as big as Coldplay." PopMatters.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Anova Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1906032653
• ISBN 13: 9781906032654
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224