Posted by Steelbender on 8/19/2008, 6:24 pm
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We have a special treat in store for our Steelbender readers. Our friend and NY Times best-selling author Jim Downey is writing a series exclusively for our audience based upon his experiences growing up around some of the most notable performers of our time. Listening to Jim recount the many fascinating stories he's been a part of in his richly-filled life is a rewarding look into rock and roll history. As a passionate fellow guitarist, Jim brings his accounts to the table with an enthusiam that many of you will appreciate. Like walking into the magical music store for the first time and being wide-eyed at all of the stringed treasures on display, Jim's voice reflects the excitement of witnessing his heroes firsthand as if it just happened an hour ago. If you've never had the privilege of conversing with him, we've got the next best thing. ----------------------------------------- Jim Downey is a writer (and guitar player) living in Westport, Connecticut. When not on the endless search for a guitar that will make him complete as a man and bring him the kind of happiness and serenity usually accessible only to Tibetan Monks, he writes. He is the co-author of the NY Times, national best-selling (over one million) parodies skewering Martha Stewart: Martha Stuart’s Better than you at Entertaining and Is Martha Stuart Living? featured on 60 Minutes. (“That’s right, we kicked her ass.) Oh, yeah, his nephew is “Iron Man” Robert Downey Jr, who hasn’t bought him that 62 Strat!

Link: Jim Downey: One Night in 1964