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       Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top - Joey Krame
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       By: Chip Date: July 21, 2011, 9:05 pm
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       [CENTER]Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top
       (2009)
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       As a long time fan of Aerosmith, I was very excited and looking
       forward to reading Hit Hard, knowing the struggles of Joey
       Kramer and his combative relationship with Steven Tyler, which
       was hinted at in the long-form video for The Making Of Pump. But
       now having just finished the book, I'm very disappointed with
       the results of reading it. The best way I can describe Hit Hard
       is that it's a "self help" book disguised as a Rock and Roll
       Biography. While reading through the book, I felt cheated as a
       reader and fan because a lot of stuff is just glossed over,
       moving on to the next thing.
       If you're looking for inside information about Aerosmith and
       Steven Tyler and the rest of those that make up the band, you
       are in for a rude awakening. This book isn't your typical rags
       to riches memoir. This is about Joey Kramer and his depression
       that came from years of psychological warefare inflicted upon
       him as a child at the hands of both his Father and Mother, and
       then later on his Wife, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith band Manager
       Tim Collins.
       If it sounds like I'm ragging on the book, I'm really
       not....kinda. Just be aware that this is a different kind of
       book than the norm. I applaud Mr. Kramer for taking a different
       route than the tried and true format. It just would have been
       nice to get a little more insight into the band and the wealth
       of stories related to the creation of some of their biggest
       masterpieces, which obviously isn't what this book is about
       anyway. This book just seems like it's a bit undercooked here.
       I have to point out that there are 2 things that stuck with me
       after reading the book. His reconciliation with his Father at
       the end was absolutely heartbreaking and will leave even the
       most jaded person on the planet in tears. And the story
       regarding the band's Manager is pretty riveting in watching a
       man do anything to retain control of his golden goose by way of
       pitting everyone within' Aerosmith against each other.
       I can't really recommend this book unless you're looking for
       something a bit different. So, you have been warned.
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       Re: Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top - Joey K
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       By: ChipRawks Date: August 17, 2011, 1:55 am
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       [CENTER]Joey Kramer Talks About His Book
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       Re: Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top - Joey K
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       By: ChipRawks Date: August 17, 2011, 1:56 am
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