How is Dez's book? What sort of stuff does it cover? he was there for a great deal of Prince's breakthru.

I want to get it but I don't want to be screwed over either.

Any suggestions?

get it. it's a great read, i just got my copy in the mail yesterday (finally, after what seemed like forever)...a lotta fun to read and you'll learn a lil' bit more about how it was way back when.

GET IT.

Then get Dez's album

dez was a cool cat i say get it.anyway whats the name of the book.?

grimeycat said:

my time with prince: confessions of a former revolutionary.

I still haven't got my copy...

r1ghteousone said:

e-mail 'em and let 'em know: biz@absoluterecords.com

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I did, a few days ago...no reply.

Maybe I got the address wrong or sumthin'.

r1ghteousone said:

they might have it on its way in the mail...i e-mailed 'em twice, and after the 2nd time it arrived a few days later.

Worth getting.From what I read he gives me the impression that he is a down to earth kinda guy & is very grateful for his time w/ Prince.Housequake.com has a Q & A w/ him that is very interesting.

Is this in bookstores yet?

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I'll try emailing 'em again then...hopefully i'll get it soon.
I really wanna read this book.

still waiting - edit
[This message was edited Sun Jan 18 9:08:01 PST 2004 by r1ghteousone]

NWF said:

i dunno if it's gonna be even put out in stores...

Dez waited way too long to get this book out. The best time for him to cash in on his Prince connection would have been the mid to late 80s, when Prince still had a large fanbase.

I have ordered Dez's book from Madhousemusic.co.uk, and I'm waiting 4 it 2 arrive, will b an interesting read I think

On his discussion forum Dez said he is currently selling the book online.

I got Dez's book 2day!. Its brilliant, very interesting. I've nearly read it all already!, so I'd say go & buy it!!!

thetimefan said:

I've been waiting seven weeks for this book...and you get yours in 3 fuckin' days!?
I shoulda just waited until they got it in stock at madhouse.

r1ghteousone said:

I think Madhousemusic might b out of stock. My book is also signed 'Life is more than a party, Dez', I thought that was cool

I agree but caution. This is not a book about Prince! It is an insightful look at an African American musicians rise in the Rock n Roll world. I only point that out because there are some key issues that Dez had to deal with and you will understand them more once you read the book. Musicians will really enjoy this book because they can relate to the life of a road-dog. I am almost reluctant to say that I would like to see Prince himself write a book of this nature about those same times that Dez speaks of. It would be interesting to see (although the leader) another GROUP member's perspective. Personally I was very happy for the way Dez chose to write the book. No, he doesn't talk about orgys, Marilyn Monroe, cross-dressing, mud-sharks or any other stupid story that's floating about. It's a very spirtual uplifting read about a musicians chance to help start something wonderful while living his dreams as well.
I wish there was much more interest in this book so that you could go to your local bookstore and buy it. It's such a shame that scandel and sensationalism takes presidence.

I just got mine today. I only ordered it a week and a half ago. Dez autographed it. He wrote: "Life is not just a party" -Dez

Is this because he is religous and is saying something? Wasn't it Dez who sang "Life is just a party and parties wern't meant to last" in 1999? And he is playing refering to this in his signature. Did everyone get autographed copies?
[This message was edited Mon Jan 26 11:41:10 PST 2004 by sonicfreak]

Dez's book is DEFINITELY worth it! It is brilliantly written with humour and insight by someone who was THERE and knows the truth of P's early days. I couldn't put the book down and read it in 2 sittings...not because it is short, just that it is so damn interesting! It also contains some very cool old photos that I haven't seen elsewhere. Dez's new book is a sweet trip down memory lane and gives fresh insight into an era in music that is still greatly loved.
2 very big thumbs up for this book, you won't be sorry!

Check out Dez's website too:

www.dezdickerson.com

Ooops. I just looked at my book. He actually signed "Life is more than a party... Dez" That was the exact signature!

Too bad that this Prince book gets so little attention and crap like that last Prince book was all over the place

get it
it's sooo worth it. Dez gives an insider perspective on the typhoon that was P and the Rev's journey. Dez made a fan outta me. I mean, I liked him before, but now I love him! Although I didn't appreciate the fact that he didn't thank P on that first page where he thanks everybody. I guess old wounds don't heal so well.

...but since nobody's perfect I still love Dez!

mochalox said:

It's an interesting read and there are nice photo's.