Backstage Past- Barry Fey
by Torch
Local hero and legend Barry Fey wrote a no-holds-barred book on his experience of one of the first rock-and-roll concert promoters. He not only stood with the greatest rock stars of all time, but he helped them get there. If Barry noticed your band, you had a chance. He brought us U2, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who and so many more. Barry, known for being a bit ruthless as a promoter, wasn’t remotely restrained in his recounting of the past. On page 114, he includes a list of “Pricks” with no immediate explanation as to why certain people made the list, so you have to read the book.
The glory of Backstage Past is that he tells his stories in true form, revealing the stars as humans, with flaws, mistakes, humor, and temper, laughing, vomiting, sweating, freaking out, and creating the most amazing moments in music to date. When you thought you couldn’t love U2 any more, read on. Cover to cover the stories are too good to be cut down into quotable bites, so a few tasty teasers should do the job
“I got Led Zeppelin for $750.”
“Bono and Paul brought me a piece of Nazi cake.”
“Barry, you packin’ today?”
“Bruce Springsteen went jeeping and I think he’s lost. I think he’s in the Garden of the Gods somewhere
“Don’t take this money. You’re a nice Jewish kid and I don’t want to have to kill you.”
Backstage Past has been selling at an amazing rate all over town, from the Tattered Cover to Walgreens. Barry has been on the news, all over the radio and is still doing signings. This book even has a bonus poster if you can grab a first edition.
Barry, thank you for your unending dedication to the music we all love. Nobody else could have pulled off the shows, spotted the talent, and fought for the fans with the passion you have.
Thank you.
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