John Taylor (29) (1960–)

In The Pleasure Groove was a bit scant on details. I got about as much out of it as if it was a much more in-depth, detailed account, and skimmed a lot, instead of reading it all closely as I did. Despite that, it revealed quite a few informative anecdotes that gave me some insight into the life of (Nigel) John Taylor, and his relationships with the other people in that life -- including the other members of Duran Duran.

I found it interesting that, by the end of it, I found that he took responsibility for everything he did that was less than respectable while, at the same time, laying it all at the feet of addiction-as-disease, as some force beyond his control. I also found it interesting that he did not ever give any substantive impression that he held anything against anyone else, and avoided saying anything explicit about people making blame-worthy decisions, in what struck me as a show of understanding of others' perspectives rare amongst humans in general and celebrities in particular. The result is that he comes off as rather mature about the whole thing.

Overall, I enjoyed the read, and the insight into a band whose music I've also enjoyed for a very long time, though I wish there was more substance to the individual tales he had to tell.… (plus d'informations)

John Taylor of Duran Duran was born Nigel John Taylor and he was an only child. He and his best friend, Nick, later formed what would become Duran Duran. This book looks at John’s life.

I enjoyed more of his childhood and personal life than the details of Duran Duran, to be honest. He did mostly keep to his own life and didn’t share too much of the other guys’ lives beyond the group (so no “dirt” dished out in this book!). John shared more of his seemingly happy childhood than details on the alcohol, drugs, and women as he got older (and successful!), though there was some of that, as well. However, despite being short on details, I still really enjoyed this. There were lots of photographs spread throughout the book and it was quick to read.… (plus d'informations)

Wow. This is such a wonderful book, and so important to me. I was finding excuses to to drive around and listen to it, but now that I've finished, I'm sad that I'm done. I hope to be able to write a review in awhile, but I need to think about it, right now my thoughts and emotions are spinning, but I feel very connected to my teenage idol as a person, in a way I never could have been back then. But we're both older now. Thank you so much John for sharing your story in such a respectful and honest way. So meaningful listening to him read it himself, I will treasure this.… (plus d'informations)