I don't want to give away too much more of the book itself. But really, there doesn't seem to be any part of his life that Tommy leaves out. Just the extent of his creativity, both aural and visual, would make an interesting read on its own. So would his affairs of the heart and body. Both of those areas get plenty of coverage within, but it does not stop there. The reader is privy to T-Bone's philosophies on life, parenthood, religion, and even his fans.
I love reading books like this, the type that after you've gone through it once, you want to go back and dip into again and again. It's a book that you want to buy multiple copies of to give to your pals so you can share the journey with them. Messrs. Lee and Bozza leave you with the feeling that you have gotten to know their subject so well that you could just pick up the phone and give him a call. "Hey Tommy! We're having a 'que. Grab the kids and c'mon over."
Oh! One other thing you learn about Tommy Lee in his book - he's a man on the go! Catch him live with Mötley Crüe, on tour with Aerosmith through mid-December (note that dates marked with * are DJ gigs with DJ Aero):
October 2006:
19 Starwood Amphitheatre — Antioch, TN
21 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre — Virginia Beach, VA
23 Alltel Pavilion — Raleigh, NC
28 Crash Nightclub — San Francisco, CA*
November 2006:
02 Shoreline Amphitheatre — Mountain View, CA
04 MGM Grand Garden Arena — Las Vegas, NV
07 Hollywood Bowl — Hollywood, CA
09 Coors Amphitheatre — Chula Vista, CA
11 Hyundai Pavilion — San Bernardino, CA
13 Cricket Pavilion — Phoenix, AZ
15 Smirnoff Music Centre — Dallas, TX
17 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre — Selma, TX
18 Guvernment — Toronto, ON*
19 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion — The Woodlands, TX
21 House of Blues — Myrtle Beach, SC
22 Ford Amphitheatre 4802 — Tampa, FL
24 Sound Advice Amphitheatre — W Palm Beach, FL
Then, on New Year's Eve, to kick off 2007, Tommy and his new group Rock Star: SuperNova (with support act The Panic Channel) will begin a world tour in support of their upcoming CD release:
Article comments
1 - Kimi
Well worth the wait! Something tells me he will be proud of that one.
2 - Rose Whiteowl and Friends
Well after waiting and checking back several times we were all so impressed with the first episode of Skeletons in the Closet.
After reading this it makes one want to go and buy the book if for nothing else to see that picture that should be in every GYN's office.
Thanks so very much for giving it a fair read. Very often whether it is a book or music or people we too often judge by the cover. Usually we are very disappointed later to find that we missed an incredible learning opportunity or at the very least an exciting adventure.
3 - tink
Kimi, your response is much appreciated.
thanks for reading my article!
4 - tink
Rose and Friends--your kind words are very heartening and much appreciated. As for giving it a fair read, it was an easy book to settle into and I owe both Mr. Lee and Mr. Bozza a tip 'o the hat for that accomplishment.
Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment!
5 - Natalie Bennett
This article has been selected for syndication to Advance.net, which is affiliated with newspapers around the United States. Nice work!
6 - tink
Thanks Natalie for both the kind words and for getting this review out there for more to read!!!
7 - Gordon Hauptfleisch
Thanks for an enjoyable read--I'm just about to pick up the phone and invite Tommy and the kids over for a 'que right now.
8 - tink
Glad you liked it Gordon. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to leave a comment!! Just make sure you have tons of food ready before you make the call...