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Instant #1 New York TimesBestseller * Named one ofVariety’s Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible’s Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021 * 2 Million Copies Sold Worldwide

The Remastered Edition…Because There’s Always More to the Story

Dave Grohl’s The Storyteller created a sensation when it was initially published, becoming a global bestseller and thrilling fans and critics alike. Readers came to the book for Dave’s heartfelt voice, his love of family and music, and the energy that pours from every page.

Dave’s is an extraordinary life made of up ordinary moments, and he tells stories just like he writes songs—from his soul. Whether recounting his time as kid in Toughskins in the Virginia suburbs, as a skinny teenager drumming his heart out for punk band Scream, living through the explosion and implosion of Nirvana, or hustling all the way around the world to escort his daughters to the Father/Daughter dance (only to be ignored as soon as his girls found their friends) The Storyteller is just like its author, as real as it gets.

To show his appreciation for his fans, and to celebrate his love of writing, this edition offers a wide variety of extra content, including:

An essay on how Dave approaches creativity (Here’s a hint: you don’t have to think outside of the box. Just ignore it.)A series of prompts to jump start your creativityThe story of when Dave first met Paul McCartneyA collection of Dave’s curated playlists, giving a glimpse into some of the music he loves

The Storyteller has challenged what a music memoir can be. With this edition, the legacy continues.

Reviewer: Beguiled By Books
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great memoir of an icon
Review: I love reading because I love stories. That may seem like an obvious statement, but so many non-fiction books are recaps of isolated events or summaries of studies. I enjoy non-fiction (probably more than the average person), but my issue with memoirs is that, too often, they highlight the glamorous bits of the subject’s life, which doesn’t make for a great story. It’s the book version of social media. You want the ups and downs. You want to root for your main character, even if your main character is real and you know the ending already.Books, whether fiction or non-fiction, are meant to be stories.Enter Dave Grohl’s The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music.For the aforementioned reasons, I don’t actively seek out memoirs. But Dave Grohl has always seemed like a genuinely awesome guy, and his music makes its way onto every playlist I’ve ever made. A good bit of Dave Grohl’s music makes up the soundtrack to my life – so naturally, I wanted to learn about his.Grohl takes his memoir and lays it out in five parts. He covers everything from:his childhood and foray into musicthe singular event that directed the course of his whole lifehis time in a little-known band called Nirvana (sarcasm!)the winding path of the Foo Fightersand what it means to be a dad – and one of the biggest names in the worldAs expected, Grohl is incredibly relatable. His sunny attitude radiates throughout his words, even when talking about (spoiler alert!) the death of Nirvana’s frontman, Kurt Cobain. Grohl truly tells stories. He doesn’t take you from point to point in a straight line – he takes you on a journey through his life. He may begin a chapter about his daughter, and suddenly you’re in a French psychic’s apartment discussing other dimensions and auras. You’re not left hanging or wondering, “what’s the point of this anecdote?” It all makes sense.Unquestionably, Dave Grohl, whether as the drummer for Nirvana or the frontman of the Foo Fighters, has had some genuinely astounding experiences. However, Grohl tells these stories like a lucky dude who happened to be in the right place at the right time. He nerds out over his heroes just like the rest of us and continually cannot believe his fortune as he marvels at his life. That said, Grohl pulls no punches as he shares the choices he made to get to where he is: living on one dollar per day, sleeping on floors, and running down alleys from drug dealers in Europe. Despite what I consider hardships, his wisdom at a young age allowed him to see the big picture and what was possible. He didn’t need a guarantee – he needed a chance.The Storyteller is a beautiful story of achieving success on your terms and because of your choices. I hope you find it as inspiring and uplifting as I did.

Reviewer: Michael Daniels
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: Just saw the Foo Fighters in concert after being on the bucket list for a number of years. Dave Grohl really knows how to put on a show! It was nice reading about his life and experiences. Very well written.

Reviewer: readanything
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: No words do it justice- just a melody.
Review: Well written. Powerful. Fun. Tears of joy and sorrow. So good. Read it twice. Touches all the emotions, makes you smile. Reads just like your favorite album.

Reviewer: Will K. Twork
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Who'd a thunk?
Review: I'll start this review with this statement. I have never owned a Foo Fighters record. After reading this book, and after many trips to both iTunes and YouTube as I read this bio, I realized I'd heard one song by the FF's since their first record in the mid 1990s. And I Myself was in the business for well over 35 years, and with a love of music second to none.And to be honest, after many searches of my Kindle store looking for something of interest to read, I gave this books "Free Sample" a shot, and never turned back. Sure, I've got the second and third Nirvana albums (I loved that band even though they and the other Seattle bands killed the "hair bands" that employed me at the time!) But after Kurt died I never followed the other acts of both Dave and Krist. By the time those two moved on, I myself was entering a much more mellow stage in my career. Working for the likes of CSN and Dan Fogelberg, and away from Ted Nugent, Yngwie Malmsteen, Faster Pussycat, and the band Lynch Mob (I was actually touring with them when Grunge crushed any chance of them becoming huge lol.)Ok, now to the review..Dave Grohl is a force of nature. All that he's done in his life is totally amazing. This book should be a "Must Read" for any kid growing up in 2023. Whether beginner musician, or just kids trying to find themselves. Hey kids! Put the freakin' phone down and read this book. All that's come to Dave Grohl in his lifetime was because of his perseverance, and will. I myself was lucky in life for many of the EXACT SAME REASONS, and that too started with my mothers unconditional love and support. Oddly, I to met and worked for many of my musical heroes as well, because also I never gave up! Luck played a big role in Dave's life as well as mine. And with that, ill stop comparing my life with his. But as I said, bottom line, you can achieve anything you want, but you've got to put in the time. This story proves that. Great read. Educational. And (for once) its not a story of DRUGS. Yeah, he smokes weed and drinks. Who cares? He was never a cocaine addict, or crackhead, or junkie. I myself dabbled in some of the above, but it didn't define me. It was for after work, and the hard stuff never tooK over my life.Excellent book. Superior human being. Will I now go out and buy a Foo Fighters album. Nah, I'll stick to the 6500 songs on my ipod, I was born in 1953 and my musical tastes are set in stone. No pun intended. Buy this book for your teenager now. Once they start, they'll not put it down. And who knows, maybe they'll learn something. Fingers crossed. PS mom and dad might like it too lol.

Reviewer: Patricia Mcclenahan
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good story but lacking
Review: Don't get me wrong, I did like the story. But I really wish he would have written it in more of a chronological order. He bounced around a little too much for me. He also left out how he met his wife. All of a sudden he's talking about having his kids. Give us a little love story. Lastly none of the pictures had captions. I guess we were just supposed to know who all those people are. It is worth the read though.

Reviewer: DoorsFan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book!
Review: Highly recommend this book!! It’s a great read!

Reviewer: Scott Kurz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Whether you are a fan or not, Dave Grohls story is an interesting one. Could not put it down.

Reviewer: Arturo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excelente estado y presentación aún lo estoy leyendo!

Reviewer: Caroline Gleeson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book was just what I needed to unwind after a stressful week. It made me laugh, and on occasion it made me well up. It certainly kept me entertained.Dave Grohl is a natural storyteller. This isn't one of those long winded autobiographies, nor is it a vanity project. It is exactly what it says on the cover; Tales Of Life And Music.Grohl's passion for music shows throughout the book, as does his love for his family and the friendships he has cultivated along the way.Grohl doesn't come across as arrogant or as a diva. In fact, there is a hint of insecurity. He certainly doesn't take himself too seriously.Dave Grohl is one of the good guys. He's had an interesting life to date, he's made good music and he's had a lot of fun along the way. He's shared some of that fun with us in this book.

Reviewer: Sylvain
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Pleins d'anecdotes d'un grand monsieur du rock

Reviewer: Roman-Marius Vogdt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Todo de este libro es espectacular. No tardó nada en llegar y es el libro perfecto para tardes/noches ligeras, donde uno solo se quiere sumergir en historias alucinantes. En sí, lo único que quizás se nota es que Dave Grohl no se ocupó demasiado de escribirlo, ya que es impoluto. Aun así, sus anécdotas y aportaciones se notan en cada detalle. Simplemente, genial!