Knowing the author of any book, certainly changes the way you view it.
Rolling with Rock Royalty, by Brian Chatton, is no exception. I loved it! I read it from cover to cover and couldn’t put it down until the very end!
The well-known L.A.-based British keyboard player has delivered a humorous and witty debut that covers his fifty-plus years in the music industry, which saw him rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in pop and rock music.
Beginning with his first live performance at the world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, in 1965, Chatton’s memoir takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in Northern England’s Lancashire to life on the road, and the glitz and glam he experienced while living the rock-and-roll dream.
This book is the result of being encouraged for many years to finally commit to paper the story of his amazing journey, which is replete with numerous, unique “Brianisms,” that many music icons came to be associated with over the years. As well as, a healthy dose of characteristic British self-deprecation. And we all love a bit of that!
Since the 1960s Chatton, has lived and breathed a rocker’s life. In the book he details his many escapades and encounters through the decadent decades, and appeared to enjoy everything that rubbing shoulders with rock royalty had to offer. And Chatton’s success continues to this very day. Along the way Chatton, had the opportunity of working and partying with music gods including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, Jimi Hendrix, Phil Collins, Meat Loaf, Joe Cocker, B.B. King, Jon Anderson and YES. And this list, merely scratches the surface.
In the book, Chatton recollects his many globetrotting antics as an A-list musician, while performing the smash-hit “I Wanna Be a Cowboy” with his band Boys Don’t Cry.
“Rolling with Rock Royalty,” takes the reader along a unique and enviable journey, citing the highs and lows of a career in the music business during its glory years.
Now, after seven years of hard work, Chatton has crafted, not only a unique book, but he’s also working on a tour that will include music, and storytelling, with video projection and audience interaction.
In his own words, Brian says: “you can’t tie this tiger down!” Knowing Brian as well as I do, I would agree with that statement. His engaging storytelling has a level of expertise that has served him well with colleagues, friends and fans around the globe. Plus, my mother was a huge fan of his. So that stands for something, I’d say!
