Where’s My Guitar?
An Inside Story of British Rock and Roll
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Narrated by:
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Bernie Marsden
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Richard Trinder - introduction
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By:
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Bernie Marsden
About this listen
A fascinating insight into the golden-age of 1970s and 80s rock and roll told through the eyes of music legend Bernie Marsden and, most notably, his role in establishing one of the world’s most famous rock bands of all time – Whitesnake.
‘A compelling journey in the company of a masterful (and mercifully ego-free) musician. I saved it like a cherished slab of vinyl.’ Ian Rankin
Touring with AC/DC. Befriending The Beatles. Writing one of the world’s most iconic rock songs.
This is the story of a young boy from a small town who dreamt of one day playing the guitar for a living – and ended up a rock n’ roll legend.
It follows Bernie Marsden’s astonishing career in the industry – from tours in Cold War Germany and Franco’s Spain, to meeting and befriending George Harrison and touring Europe with AC/DC. It’s a story of hard graft, of life on the road, of meeting and playing with your heroes, of writing iconic rock songs – most notably the multi-million selling hit ‘Here I Go Again’ – and of being in one of the biggest rock bands of all time. At age 30, Bernie left Whitesnake due to serious conflict with his management, something he explores in this memoir for the very first time.
Packed with stories and encounters with the likes of Ringo Starr, Elton John, Cozy Powell, Ozzy Osborne, B.B. King and Jon Lord, this is not just a remarkable look into the highs and lows of being a true music legend, but an intimate account of the revolutionary impact rock and roll music has offered to the world.
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Critic reviews
"A page turner…and then some!" (Chris Evans)
"An absorbing memoir." (Classic Rock Magazine)
"A very enjoyable rock-n-roll memoir that is not just for fans, but for anyone interested in this classic era of the British rock scene." (The Afterword)
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- davet
- 19-04-20
5 star performance
Very enjoyable & well told. An insight into the music business with a surprise at the end.
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- Neil S
- 15-12-21
Fantastic
Chances are you already know who Bernie is if you’re reading this, and you’re a fan of Whitesnake and maybe PAL as well. There are details aplenty about both in here. Unlike some autobiographies, there’s very little fat here - no massive details of school days, upbringing, etc, which is great. It’s all about the ups and downs of a hard working musicians life…the bands, the corrupt managers, success and failure.
The other notable aspect of this book is the humour…from being wound up by band mates as a rookie, through anecdotes about meeting celebs as diverse as Big Ron Atkinson to Shirley Bassey, to taxi detours to match factories in Japan.
All in all if you’re a fan of whitesnake I highly recommend it…it’s got a lot more personality than many other musician bios. If you don’t know whitesnake, it’s still probably a decent read
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- leigh
- 22-03-20
fantastic read. x
I couldn't stop listening. Amazing stories, beautifully told. I loved every chapter. Thank you Bernie.
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- Paul
- 21-06-21
Great stories from a Rock n Roll man
being as Whitesnake was the first band I ever saw live back in 1980, it was great to not only hear the stories and behind the scenes happenings about the band but also how Berni Rose to become an icon
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- Phil H
- 15-04-21
If you are a music fan
Really good insight to what life as a dedicated guitar man is like. Bernie clearly has the Whitesnake legacy and its such a shame that didn’t last as it sort of cast a shadow ever since.
Great listen tho👍
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- Mr I R L
- 25-12-19
Guitar Hero.
What a great insight into a Blues/Rock guitar legend.
I learnt so much about this humble guy.
Any blues/rock fan will love this.
Thank you Bernie.
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- Lee Phillips
- 06-06-24
True legend
A great insight into the life of the legendary guitarist. Real heartfelt listen, so glad I've seen the man live a couple of times, so sorry that he's now passed. Recommended listen for certain, read with true spirit and humour. Brilliant man, RIP Bernie
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- John o'neill
- 19-02-20
wonderful tales
bernie's a great storyteller.
his recounting of meeting some legends,& the inner-workings of the music business, is fascinating.
the (exclusive to the audible version of the book) bonus chapter at the end of the bb king interview, was a welcome addition.
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- Joe
- 11-12-19
Brilliant
As a whitesnake fan from the old days I knew I'd enjoy this from one of the best guitarists of all time...great fun to listen to thanks Bernie you'll always be one of the very best and a real gwbtw
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- Bobby Dazzler
- 12-01-21
what a lovely bloke
talented people aren't always this charming, and he's mates with absolute superstars - great read
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