Mike doughty first came to prominence as the leader of the band soul coughing then did an abrupt sonic left turn, much to the surprise of his audience, transforming into a solo performer of stark, dusky, but strangely hopeful tunes. I believe this tour was shortly after his memoir, the book of drugs, was released. Jan 19, 2017 singersongwriter mike doughtys unflinching, alternately humorous and harrowing 2012 memoir, the book of drugs, chronicles his personal unraveling, which paralleled the equally ugly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mike doughtys new memoir, the book of drugs, has many of the staples weve come to expect from a rock n roll tellall. There are stories about consuming ridiculous amounts of illegal. Mike doughtys book of drugs has music in it the village voice. Mike doughtys soul was coughing, but hes better now. I think its really, really bad mike doughty s 2011 was not bad, not bad at all. The book details doughtys struggles with drug addiction, his musical career, both before and during his time with the band soul coughing and during his solo career the book was noted for its acerbic take on doughtys soul coughing band mates, as well as its unflinching look at the damage caused by addiction. Doughty has remarked on his blog that the book of drugs is largely about drugs, but its really about his unhappy first decade or so as a musician, as songwriter and frontman of the indie band. If you were ever a fan of soul coughing, or mike doughty this book is a fantastic look into the life of stardom, drug use and the slow descent into addiction.
Former soul coughing frontman mike doughtys new memoir is unflinching, hilarious and honest, but not without its flaws. Feb 01, 2012 mike doughty, my year of drugs, da capo press. Mike doughty tickets mike doughty concert tickets and. Jan 10, 2012 mike doughty first came to prominence as the leader of the band soul coughing then did an abrupt sonic left turn, much to the surprise of his audience, transforming into a solo performer of stark, dusky, but strangely hopeful tunes. Dec 07, 2011 mike doughty opens book of drugs, says j. Mike doughtys soul was coughing, but hes better now music.
Singersongwriter mike doughtys unflinching, alternately humorous and harrowing 2012 memoir, the book of drugs, chronicles his personal unraveling, which paralleled the equally ugly. Theres nothing about doughtys longtime love for pot, coke, heroin and ecstasy that hasnt already been superseded by hundreds of other rockstar druggies who eventually replaced compulsive drug use with some form of equally compulsive religious. This book is about how mike doughty and to be clear, i never listened to soul coughing and i think mike doughty is amazeballs haughty melodic is absolutely brilliant started a band, hated the. Former soul coughing singer doughtys memoir about sex, drugs, rock n roll and the spiritual benefits of world travel. Mike doughty is the founder of 90s alternative band soul coughing, a solo artist, an enthusiastic blogger and now author of his memoir. Mike doughty, author of the book of drugs electric. The book of drugs by mike doughty overdrive rakuten. He battled addiction, gave up fame when his old band was at the height of its popularity. Mike doughty first came to prominence as the leader of the band soul coughing then did an abrupt sonic left turn, much to the surprise of his. Mike doughty first came to prominence as the leader of the band soul coughing, then did an abrupt sonic left turn, much to the surprise of his audience, transforming into a solo performer of stark, dusky, but strangely hopeful tunes. Singersongwriter mike doughtys first attempt writing without rhyme or sheet music, the book of drugs. The book of drugs reads like a late night conversation, doughtys candor charged by a quick wit and a merciless sense of humor that bring an electric edge to the stories within his storythe book of drugs is much more than doughtys memoir, howeverit is a bareknuckled take on the 90s and the cultural icons who informed that period. Mike doughty is known to a lot of people as a lot of things. Mike doughty talks about the last straw with soul coughing.
Jan 11, 2012 yet mike doughtys trip down memory lane, the book of drugs da capo, is not all fine flannel and gorgeous grunge. Worth the time, a good book for musicians and the like. I loved them, former soul coughing band member mike doughty told. While much of the book centers around doughtys descent into drug addiction, that is only part of the story. Apr 10, 2012 mike doughty presents and signs his memoir at book soup at 3 pm tomorrow, followed by mike doughty, the book of drugs. Doughtys the book of drugs is a memoir looking back on his time in the band, but moreso as the title suggests. The book of drugs book the indianapolis public library. Exsoul coughing singersongwriter mike doughty closed the.
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Former soul coughing frontman mike doughtys new memoir is unflinching, hilarious and honest, but not without its. The former lead singer of soul coughing writes a layered memoir, conversationally weaving his childhood on a military base and early runins with authority into tales of heroin addiction and new york caught in the throes of alt. Mike doughty puts together a very well written flowing novel of most of his life, from childhood to working at music clubs to starting his band, the book deals alot with typical musician rock and roll narratives and the things that go along with it, sex and drugs, overall an enjoyable read, especially for musicians like myself. Former soul coughing singers vivid, brutally honest memoir of life as a drug addict and cult rock star. Mike doughty presents and signs his memoir at book soup at 3 pm tomorrow, followed by mike doughty, the book of drugs. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Mike doughty first came to prominence as the leader of the band soul coughing then did an abrupt sonic left turn, much to the surprise of his audience, transforming. Mike doughty first came to prominence as the leader of the band.
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