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| 著者: Chuck Panozzo Michele Skettino | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| カスタマーレビュー: The disturbing reality of the effects of bigotry in America (2008-09-01) To Chuck - Thank you for writing this book for the world to read and learn from the struggles and successes of your life of adversity and triumph.To everyone else. This book is a remarkable testament to the trials and travails of a rock and roll icon whose life was built around the identity of being a musician, rather than being a true individual. In a society where competition for adulation and rewards trumps nearly all sense of self-esteem and self-actualization, the struggles endured by Chuck Panozzo can be generalized to most everyone, if they are open and honest enough. Any form of bigotry and hatred can (and does) result in the very same travails Mr. Panozzo incurred. Most of us hide some part of ourselves from the world around us due to our shame and guilt. Chuck is one of the few people to be honest enough to not only admit to being a flawed human being, but to share with the world the scars of such shame and guilt (when maybe there is no reason to feel ashamed or guilty about being born a certain way.) This book is not a salacious pseudo-self congratulatory account of the successes and excesses of being a world famous rock star, this book is not about the politics and gossip between band members, this book is a soulful (and sometimes graphic) account of being a world famous musician who feels imprisoned within his public persona to the point of self-neglect and even to the point of irreparable damage (might he not have contracted HIV/ AIDS had he been able to live an open and monogamous lifestyle.) For anyone who wishes to learn about the life of Chuck Panozzo, or for anyone who is honest enough to learn about the dangers of bigotry and hatred, then I whole heartedly recommend this book. For those who beleive that being different (sexual identity, skin color, religion, etc.) is somehow a sinful abomination, then I insist that you read this book. Chuck Panozzo's Moving Autobiography (2008-06-13) In the mid-1960s, Chuck Panozzo and his twin brother John formed a small band. Joined by neighborhood pal Dennis DeYoung, the seeds were planted for what would eventually become one of the greatest rock bands in history: Styx. However, Chuck was also facing his own personal demons during this time that, over the course of the next several decades, threatened to consume him. Those demons were homosexuality and AIDS. In the course of this moving autobiography, Chuck describes his life as a gay man performing with a rock and roll supergroup while trying to keep his identity a secret. Chuck and his twin brother John grew up in the Italian-American section of Chicago known as Roseland. Both boys were talented musicians; John on drums and Chuck on rhythm and bass guitar. They were soon joined by Dennis DeYoung on accordion. The boys soon began playing local clubs, weddings, and other events. As the years passed, James Young and eventually Tommy Shaw joined the group. The group was called Styx and, during the late 70s and early 80s, ran off an unprecedented string of four consecutive triple platinum albums. Despite their musical success, the Pannozos were dealing with their own inner secrets; John with acute alcoholism and Chuck with his sexual identity. As the years passed, John ultimately lost his battle with alcohol, passing away in 1996. Meanwhile, Chuck was diagnosed with HIV which eventually lead to full-blown AIDS. Despite the diagnosis, Chuck managed to keep his secret hidden from everyone, including his band mates. Although he had had several fleeting relationships with other men, Chuck had never had a real relationship, instead preferring to hide behind his music. During this same time, Styx went through changes of its own. The band broke up in 1984 due to philosophical differences between Dennis and Tommy. Chuck went into a state of deep depression due to lack of work. However, the band re-formed in 1990, minus Tommy Shaw. A relatively successful tour accompanied the release of the Edge of the Century album. But, once again, the band dissolved. Chuck slid deeper into his own shell as well. In 1995, the band re-formed once again, this time with Tommy Shaw. Another tour was planned, but Tommy, Dennis, and JY didn't want John to come along due to his heavy drinking. Chuck was left to break the news to him. The band went on another tour the following year, and a studio album was planned. The album once again brought out the differences between Tommy, JY, and Dennis. This lead to the band replacing Dennis with Lawrence Gowan. Meanwhile, Chuck had still kept his homosexuality a secret. He was receiving treatment for his HIV and was getting healthier. Chuck came out on July 28, 2001. Today, Chuck lives in a committed relationship in Miami and still tours with the re-vamped Styx line-up. I've been a huge fan of Styx since I was in high school, and I was pleasantly surprised to find this book. I read it in two settings. I was interested to read a little about the history of the band, but I was also moved by Chuck's story. Just reading about Chuck's struggles and mental fortitude makes it easy to know what kind of person he really is. Chuck is a caring, hard-working individual who takes nothing for granted. His story is very inspirational and motivational. I give this book my highest recommendation; Styx fans and fans of uplifting biographies will surely enjoy it. loved it (2008-04-12) if you are styx fan then this the book for you. not only does this book tell the story of how the band was formed and gone through all the different changes over the years but of how one person can enspire other people through being honest with not only him self but with the people around him. this book also gives the reader the chance to see what is like for a person that is gay to deal with the world around him, and also coming to terms with living with the HIV/AIDS virus. this may help people who are gay to tell their family and friends and to get tested for the hiv virus.
No wonder he was so quiet! (2008-04-04) As a huge Styx fan, I adored this book. It's much more a story about Chuck and his personal feelings than about the band, but extremely fascinating nonetheless. Chuck has a way of being very subtle about things, in a very charming way. For instance, he doesn't say bad things about Dennis, per se. He just .... lets you know that things haven't gone well there. And his adoration for Tommy Shaw is obvious, as he respects him as a musician and as a friend. You get a very clear sense of how Chuck thinks, and why he made the choices he did.While it is refreshing to see someone so willing to take responsibility for his choices, I think Chuck was a tad too harsh with himself for not coming out sooner. The truth is, he did the band a great service by keeping quiet. It's not just a possibility that being gay would have hurt the band, it's a certainty. Only a few years after the height of Styx' popularity, Billy Squier's career was ruined by the mere PERCEPTION he was gay, based on the ill-advised "Rock Me Tonight" video. (Whether he is gay or straight isn't known or even the issue, the perception was there, based on one stupid video. A lot of his fans deserted him overnight.) So if Chuck had come out sooner, he would have ruined the careers of several people in an instant. It is sad that such conditions existed, and maybe still exist to some degree, but that is the way of it in the macho rock world. Chuck has done amazing things, and this book is a wonderful resource for anyone who wrestles with such secrets. He tells his story in a straightforward, open, and humorous manner. Great, great book. Enjoyable and motivating read (2008-03-08) Yes, I'm a huge Styx fan - didn't really know about Chuck's story, so was great to read a first hand perspective. Great book for Styx fans and non Styx fans alike. Chuck you rock. Best from Australia
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