Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top

Joey Kramer

ISBN 10: 0061566608 / ISBN 13: 9780061566608

Published by HarperOne, 2009

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0061566608I4N10

Synopsis:

A founding member and drummer of the rock-and-roll group Aerosmith describes the physical and emotional abuse he suffered in childhood that, combined with depression and the challenges of his music career, prompted his descent into alcohol, drug, and sex addiction for years before he found the strength to pursue rehabilitation. 100,000 first printing.

From the Back Cover:

In 1997, amid Aerosmith's sold-out world tour and number one album release, word about Joey's troubles was reported in the press.Despite the advice he had received to play it down, Joey revealed in an interview his ongoing struggles with depression. The response from fans and people battling those same internal demons was overwhelming. Joey who has been the drummer in Aerosmith since it was founded in 1970 and is the first member of the band to release his own book now tells the complete story: the early days of the band, glamorous drug-addled events leading up to their eventual sobriety, battles within his family and among bandmates, and the explosive internal dynamics in Aerosmith that continue to unleash a fury of endless creativity.

This is not just another rock 'n' roll memoir. In addition to the never-before-told Aerosmith war stories that abound in the book,Hit Hard unpacks the history of a rock star who was both fragile and tough, who after years of insane wildness became willing to accept help and finally kick a serious alcohol and drug addiction, only to find that the real terrors and hard work were still ahead. It's the story of an average kid from an average American suburb who went through physical and emotional trauma. It's about years of depression and the nervous breakdown at the height of the band's comeback success. Ultimately,Hit Hard is about how Joey recognized his confusion between love and abuse, awakening to the kind of self-acceptance and compassion that make relationships possible in the "real world" as a member of the biggest band in American history.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at ...
Publisher: HarperOne
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket