TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL - THE FEEL GOOD BOOK YOU NEED TO CHEER YOU UP IN 2020!

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL is the feel good book you need to cheer you up in 2020!s!

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"It's a love letter to live music" said one review!

"A hero for our time - He sees great shows, learns about life, and gets the girl. What's not to like? said another!

Ordinary Guy, Extraordinary Concerts:

- Elton John's 60th Birthday

- the Grateful Dead during a tornado

- Sprinsgteen & The last Great Show

- The (next) To Last Play at Shea

- A concert in a parking lot

- Meeting a band while driving on 43rd Street

- A Stills, Betts, Santana guitar jam

- the largest concert in New Jersey history

- U2s emotional tribute to 9/11

- McCartney, Springsteen, Van Zandt - on stage together

5 STAR REVIEWS FOR TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL has received 5 STAR REVIWS at Anazon & Goodreads!

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Here's what readers had to say about Ten Rules Of The Road:

Speedy said he's not a professional writer but wanted to author a love letter to live music. He hits the mark with a lot of love along the way. It's a nice reminder of what concerts can do and the magic they can bring. Especially with the last 6 months, it's a nice reminder of the power of a great show.

Great for anyone who loves live music - Everything you need to know -ish. Lots of fun anecdotes and details that really make you feel like you're sitting with someone, listening to stories about concerts.

If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s and enjoyed going to.rock concerts' then Speedy,'s story is your story. This tale reminds you of the best and worst parts of attending concerts, and captures the magic of those moments when the music was truly transcendent. Well written, engaging and filled with truth is stranger than fiction moments, Ten Rules is a must read for any rock music fan.

A good read for any music fan - Speedy has written a set of 10 rules, that are very accurate. A quick read with lots of details about the concerts he has attended. Speedy has a nice writing style that that makes this a very enjoyable read. A number of set lists and statistics for those who are anal about these (I Know I am!) 

True stories by a real person - Being it my mid 50’s I share a lot of the same memories. Very well written and totally relatable

A fun journey through years of live concerts told with unique stories and musical encounters from the authors point of view. An enjoyable read!

A hero for our time - He sees great shows, learns about life, and gets the girl. What's not to like?

ORDINARY GUY, EXTRAORDINARY CONCERTS: TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL has received 5 STAR REVIWS at Anazon & Goodreads!

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Ordinary Guy, Extraordinary Concert Experiences:

- Elton John's 60th Birthday

- the Grateful Dead during a tornado

- Sprinsgteen & The last Great Show

- The (next) To Last Play at Shea

- A concert in a parking lot

- Meeting a band while driving on 43rd Street

- A Stills, Betts, Santana guitar jam

- the largest concert in New Jersey history

- U2s emotional tribute to 9/11

- McCartney, Springsteen, Van Zandt - on stage together

And much more - as one reviewer said, the book is "a love letter to live music."

5 STAR REVIEWS FOR TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL

TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL has received 5 STAR REVIWS at Anazon & Goodreads!

BUY IT HERE IN THE US;

Also available in Kindle in: UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, JP, BR, CA, MX, AU, and IN!

Also available in Paperback in: UK DE FR ES IT JP CA

Here's what readers had to say about Ten Rules Of The Road:

If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s and enjoyed going to.rock concerts' then Speedy,'s story is your story. This tale reminds you of the best and worst parts of attending concerts, and captures the magic of those moments when the music was truly transcendent. Well written, engaging and filled with truth is stranger than fiction moments, Ten Rules is a must read for any rock music fan.

Speedy said he's not a professional writer but wanted to author a love letter to live music. He hits the mark with a lot of love along the way. It's a nice reminder of what concerts can do and the magic they can bring. Especially with the last 6 months, it's a nice reminder of the power of a great show.

A fun journey through years of live concerts told with unique stories and musical encounters from the authors point of view. An enjoyable read!

True stories by a real person: Being it my mid 50’s I share a lot of the same memories. Very well written and totally relatable.

Great for anyone who loves live music: Everything you need to know -ish. Lots of fun anecdotes and details that really make you feel like you're sitting with someone, listening to stories about concerts!

GREAT READ FOR ROCK & ROLL FANS: TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL

Ten Rules Of The Road That I Learned At My First Concert is one ordinary guy's saga of 160 concerts over the last 44 years:

"From scalping tickets to catch Captain Fantastic at the height of his success to missing the opportunity to see Sir Paul close down Shea Stadium; from meeting one band in the middle of 43rd street to watching another play in a parking lot; from seeing a crowd throw objects at an amateur lead-in band to hearing two legends, Macca and Bruce, play "I Saw Her Standing There" - twice; from never seeing Van Morrison play "Someone Like You" to having him surprise us all with a rendition of "Send In The Clowns"; from attending a concert that never started to being at a show that we wouldn’t let end; the “Ten Rules Of The Road” have marked the moments of my journey from August 15, 1976 right through today."

5 STAR REVIEWS ON AMZON AND GOOD READS!

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TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT

An Ordinary Guy’s Lifetime Of Live Rock & Roll

Table of Contents

Dedications

Before The Rules

• Back When It All Began

The Ten Rules

• Introduction
• Rule #1: You Can’t Get Good Seats, But The Scalpers Can
• Rule #2: Expect The Unexpected On The Way To Or From The Show
• Rule #3: No Concert Ever Starts On Time
• Rule #4: Rejoice - There Is No Opening Act
• Rule #5: Rock Concerts Are Rarely Played At A Venue Meant For Music
• Rule #6: Enjoy The Special Guests - They’re a Rare Event
• Rule #7: The Set List - The Bad News - The Band Will Never Play Everything You Want To Hear
• Rule #8: The Set List - The Good News - The Band Will Always Play An Unanticipated Tune You’ll Never Forget
• Rule #9: Elvis Has Left The Building - Once The Houselights Come On, The Show Is Over
• Rule #10: Don’t Miss The Moment - Go To Every Show You Can

Outside The Rules

• Introduction

• On The Grateful Dead
• There’s Nothing Like A Grateful Dead Concert
• Jerry Garcia Vs. The Grateful Dead

• On The Business Of Concerts
• Concert Ticket Prices Over The Years
• The Omnipresent John Scher

• On Concert Song Selections
• Ten Memorable Cover Songs - Grateful Dead Edition
• Ten Memorable Cover Songs - Non-Grateful Dead Edition
• Same Song, Different Band 

• On Concerts And Life
• The Summer Of Love And My Lifetime Of Live Rock & Roll
• Passing The Torch
• Farewell Yellow Brick Road - The End of An Era?

The Concerts

• Introduction
• Concerts Summaries: 1976 - 2019

The Lists

• Introduction - Baseball, Relix, Deadbase And My Obsession With Concert Statistics
• Concert Statistics: 1976 - 2019
• Selected Set Lists

Conclusion

• A Long And Difficult Set Break

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Ten Rules Of The Road That I Learned At My First Concert is one ordinary guy's saga of 160 concerts over the last 44 years:

"From scalping tickets to catch Captain Fantastic at the height of his success to missing the opportunity to see Sir Paul close down Shea Stadium; from meeting one band in the middle of 43rd street to watching another play in a parking lot; from seeing a crowd throw objects at an amateur lead-in band to hearing two legends, Macca and Bruce, play "I Saw Her Standing There" - twice; from never seeing Van Morrison play "Someone Like You" to having him surprise us all with a rendition of "Send In The Clowns"; from attending a concert that never started to being at a show that we wouldn’t let end; the “Ten Rules Of The Road” have marked the moments of my journey from August 15, 1976 right through today."

EN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT

An Ordinary Guy’s Lifetime Of Live Rock & Roll

Table of Contents

Dedications

Before The Rules

• Back When It All Began

The Ten Rules

• Introduction
• Rule #1: You Can’t Get Good Seats, But The Scalpers Can
• Rule #2: Expect The Unexpected On The Way To Or From The Show
• Rule #3: No Concert Ever Starts On Time
• Rule #4: Rejoice - There Is No Opening Act
• Rule #5: Rock Concerts Are Rarely Played At A Venue Meant For Music
• Rule #6: Enjoy The Special Guests - They’re a Rare Event
• Rule #7: The Set List - The Bad News - The Band Will Never Play Everything You Want To Hear
• Rule #8: The Set List - The Good News - The Band Will Always Play An Unanticipated Tune You’ll Never Forget
• Rule #9: Elvis Has Left The Building - Once The Houselights Come On, The Show Is Over
• Rule #10: Don’t Miss The Moment - Go To Every Show You Can

Outside The Rules

• Introduction

• On The Grateful Dead
• There’s Nothing Like A Grateful Dead Concert
• Jerry Garcia Vs. The Grateful Dead

• On The Business Of Concerts
• Concert Ticket Prices Over The Years
• The Omnipresent John Scher

• On Concert Song Selections
• Ten Memorable Cover Songs - Grateful Dead Edition
• Ten Memorable Cover Songs - Non-Grateful Dead Edition
• Same Song, Different Band 

• On Concerts And Life
• The Summer Of Love And My Lifetime Of Live Rock & Roll
• Passing The Torch
• Farewell Yellow Brick Road - The End of An Era?

The Concerts

• Introduction
• Concerts Summaries: 1976 - 2019

The Lists

• Introduction - Baseball, Relix, Deadbase And My Obsession With Concert Statistics
• Concert Statistics: 1976 - 2019
• Selected Set Lists

Conclusion

• A Long And Difficult Set Break

THANK YOU: TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL

THANK YOU!

I've sold almost 50 copies of TEN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT: AN ORDINARY GUY'S LIFETIME OF LIVE ROCK & ROLL (That's 49 more than I thought I'd sell - figured my wife would be the only one to buy it!).  I really appreciate that folks spent their hard earned money, especially in these tough times, on my little saga.

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Go HERE to purchase it in US.  

Also available in Kindle in: UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, JP, BR, CA, MX, AU, and IN!

Also available in Paperback in: UK DE FR ES IT JP CA

Ten Rules Of The Road That I Learned At My First Concert is one ordinary guy's saga of 160 concerts over the last 44 years:

"From scalping tickets to catch Captain Fantastic at the height of his success to missing the opportunity to see Sir Paul close down Shea Stadium; from meeting one band in the middle of 43rd street to watching another play in a parking lot; from seeing a crowd throw objects at an amateur lead-in band to hearing two legends, Macca and Bruce, play "I Saw Her Standing There" - twice; from never seeing Van Morrison play "Someone Like You" to having him surprise us all with a rendition of "Send In The Clowns"; from attending a concert that never started to being at a show that we wouldn’t let end; the “Ten Rules Of The Road” have marked the moments of my journey from August 15, 1976 right through today."

EN RULES OF THE ROAD I LEARNED AT MY FIRST CONCERT

An Ordinary Guy’s Lifetime Of Live Rock & Roll

Table of Contents

Dedications

Before The Rules

• Back When It All Began

The Ten Rules

• Introduction
• Rule #1: You Can’t Get Good Seats, But The Scalpers Can
• Rule #2: Expect The Unexpected On The Way To Or From The Show
• Rule #3: No Concert Ever Starts On Time
• Rule #4: Rejoice - There Is No Opening Act
• Rule #5: Rock Concerts Are Rarely Played At A Venue Meant For Music
• Rule #6: Enjoy The Special Guests - They’re a Rare Event
• Rule #7: The Set List - The Bad News - The Band Will Never Play Everything You Want To Hear
• Rule #8: The Set List - The Good News - The Band Will Always Play An Unanticipated Tune You’ll Never Forget
• Rule #9: Elvis Has Left The Building - Once The Houselights Come On, The Show Is Over
• Rule #10: Don’t Miss The Moment - Go To Every Show You Can

Outside The Rules

• Introduction

• On The Grateful Dead
• There’s Nothing Like A Grateful Dead Concert
• Jerry Garcia Vs. The Grateful Dead

• On The Business Of Concerts
• Concert Ticket Prices Over The Years
• The Omnipresent John Scher

• On Concert Song Selections
• Ten Memorable Cover Songs - Grateful Dead Edition
• Ten Memorable Cover Songs - Non-Grateful Dead Edition
• Same Song, Different Band 

• On Concerts And Life
• The Summer Of Love And My Lifetime Of Live Rock & Roll
• Passing The Torch
• Farewell Yellow Brick Road - The End of An Era?

The Concerts

• Introduction
• Concerts Summaries: 1976 - 2019

The Lists

• Introduction - Baseball, Relix, Deadbase And My Obsession With Concert Statistics
• Concert Statistics: 1976 - 2019
• Selected Set Lists

Conclusion

• A Long And Difficult Set Break