![]() ![]() And despite the introduction pointing out that this revised version of the book seeks to address the lack of information about singer Rob Tyner, he still seems to be barely present. ![]() Beyond that there are numerous typos and much of it just seems to be referencing other writers work and old interviews. The lack of detail and the nuances that are wrong just make it tough to get past. The environment the band came from is so essential to the Fives story, as it is with any great biography. It just clearly comes from the perspective of someone who is too unfamiliar with the geography of metro Detroit and Ann Arbor to do it justice. With all due respect to the author, who obviously loves the band and means well, someone else should have written the book. There is very little information about the years spent playing countless downriver halls and battle of band competitions. ![]() The book essentially goes from brief sketches of the each members childhood, straight to the signing of the band to Elektra and the recording of the first album. My biggest complaint is the lack of detail on the early years of the band. At just over 200 pages it's just too thin, even for a band with only three official records. But it's hardly the substantial, detailed, full history of the band that hardcore fans have been waiting for. If you've never read anything about the band it's an ok place to start. ![]()
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