This was a great Saturday morning read, all about the ins and outs of life in a rock band. I didn't know anything about Steve or Autograph prior to reading, and I was fascinated to learn all about his history as a music writer and teacher, and his many connections in the rock world. I love these little snapshots of music lives, and flashbacks to the way things were for musicians--creating, touring, indulging, and living their rock and roll dreams. As with so many music memoirs, there's a dark side too, and so much loss. Grief is a big theme throughout. But in the end, it's all about the music, and it's great to read all about where Steve is at now in his life. All in all, a quick, interesting read.

I loved Autograph way back when and saw them many times. They were a fun band and “Blondes In Black Cars” is still one of my favorites.

This book was a lot deeper than I expected. There’s so many sex, drugs, and rock n roll memoirs out there. This isn’t one of them. It’s a well written story of a life in music.

I enjoyed this a lot and I recommend it to anyone who wants a more serious musical book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.

I was interested in this book as a fellow musician and you can't fault Steve Lynch's musical ability but the title and cover image come across as very cheesy. If you are into those 80s hair metal bands this might be the book for you and I'm sure Steve's fans will love it but it's not for me. I had never heard of Autograph before reading this book and it didn't make me want to go and seek out their music. One for the HARD Core Fan I think.

In Confessions of a Rock Guitarist, Steve Lynch recounts with humility and offbeat humor the struggles he endured growing up in the Pacific Northwest and, later, when he moved to LA to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician. At the Guitar Institute, a fateful demonstration accelerates the course of Lynch's musical development, transforming him from a student into a master who created a cutting-edge style of his own.

Lynch and his band, Autograph, quickly rise to international prominence during the heyday of '80s metal "hair bands." However, addiction, personnel changes, and the public's changing musical tastes threaten to derail his career. Throughout this memoir, Lynch reveals an innate curiosity that takes him around the world as a musician, educator, and seeker of spiritual truth.

Illustrated with photographs from Lynch's long and illustrious career, Confessions of a Rock Guitarist is a transcendent record of one man's quest for artistic and personal fulfillment.

Thought it was an interesting read. I felt as though I know the author after reading his autobiography. Will recommend to others.

This autobiography charters his career as a rock musician sometimes funny in parts from humble start and ending up in the rock and roll hall of fame. The book is down to earth and slightly different to the usual kiss and tale rock books but did find it interesting overall