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I Talk Too Much

My Autobiography

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I Talk Too Much

By: Francis Rossi, Mick Wall
Narrated by: Michael Fenton Stevens
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In Francis Rossi's explosive new memoir, I Talk Too Much, the Status Quo main man reveals for the first time the true-life stories behind the life and times of one of the best-selling rock singers in the world.

With over 100 million records sold worldwide in a career that mirrors the evolution of rock music, from the flower power '60s, with hits like 'Pictures of Matchstick Men', through the denim-clad '70s and classic Quo-tastic anthems such as 'Down Down', 'Rocking All over the World' and 'Whatever You Want', through the turbulent '80s, when they famously opened Live Aid ('Quo and Queen are probably the only two acts everybody remembers from that,' said Bob Geldof), through breakups, makeups, and a total of 65 hit singles and 32 hit albums (not including compilations and live albums), up to the tragic death of Rossi's partner, Rick Parfitt, in December 2016.

Along the way, Rossi has fathered eight children with three mothers, been through alcoholism ('I would drink 12 double tequilas before I could relax and have a drink'), cocaine addiction ('I had to have coke just to get out of bed. Until the day my septum dropped out of my nose') and accumulated and spent untold millions.

©2019 Francis Rossi (P)2019 Hachette Audio UK
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I've been a die hard quo fan all my life

and to hear the stories behind the band and the songs and the relationships with each other has been a real eye opener
many of the concerts mentioned in the book I was there
and to now know what was going on behind the scenes really shower how professional the band is to bot let it spoil the shows they put on for there loyal fans

loved from start to finish

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very good book could not put it down until the very end what a life he has lead good on him carry on for many more

very good book could not put it down

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Honest, reflective, insightful, entertaining and deeply personal autobiography by Rock Legend Francis Rossi.
At times brutally and unflinchingly critical of himself and those he has worked with - at times gentle & caring about the same people.
This is real. It’s clearly written from the heart and I for one thoroughly enjoyed it.
Here’s to what’s next (toasting with tea obviously)

Superb

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Everything you could ever want from a biography, well written, well read and not always an easy listen but very honest and I came away with much more understanding, very respectful to Rick's memory and a very likable man at the end.

A great listen

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really interesting life story
and a believable honest account
liked status quo even more after listening to this...

shame it not read by Francis Rossi

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