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Nov 05, 2017
Compelling arguments. More research is needed.
4 of 5 found this helpful It's hard not to walk away from this book thinking the author might be on to something. Everyone who grew up during the '50s had family members who served in the military during WW2. What's highly unusual are all the connections to high ranking officials and military intelligence. The Admiral Morrison/Jim Morrison connection by itself should raise some eyebrows. There are all sorts of anecdotes and asides I've read over the years that make sense by viewing Jim as an agent. He used to tell drinking buddy Gene Vincent: "What's it like being a real rock n roll star?" As if to convey that he was a fraud. I also recall a story from Densmore's book where Jim mysteriously got out of the draft and wouldn't say how he did it! The guy was an enigma for sure. But if Morrison was some sort of lifetime actor (Atwill's term), I don't believe there's any evidence the other Doors were in on it. And contrary to some opinions, the Doors were talented musicians who did play on all of their albums.
I believe the overall thesis of this book is true. Some of the details might be off. For example, with the exception of the first single (Mr. Tambourine Man, I Knew I'd Want You), the Byrds did play on their first album. However, I believe McGowan is correct in that the band was "cast" to be the first folk-rock group. There's nothing organic about how they came together.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in popular music from the last 50 years. If there's one thing people like McGowan and Atwill have taught me it's to stop idolizing rock musicians. They are all weapons of the establishment, whether they know it or not.
Mar 13, 2018
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