Finished Th 9/1/16
This is a library book that I had read before. The Lou Reed bio, DIRTY BLVD has gotten me back into that very attractive section of the library.
Name is pronounced 'Zee-von'
Extremely high intelligence and IQ
Crippled with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and very superstitious
Always liked to wear the color gray
Was the musical arranger for The Everly Brothers
In a musical duo in his teens and was on a B side of a Turtle's single
For a time is manager/producer was part of a famous English duo from the sixties, Peter and Gordon.
Friend of the writer Carl Hiaasen.
Played and arranged for the Rock Bottom Remainders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Bottom_Remainders
Known for his drug and alcohol excesses, yet he was sober of 17 years.
Fell off the wagon when diagnosed with lung cancer.
Lived to see the birth of his twin granddaughters by his daughter, Ariel.
The book is a compilation of reminiscences by various people that were close to him. It is compiled by his ex-wife, Crystal. However, they retained some semblance of a relationship over and beyond his turbulent years.
David Letterman was a big fan and had him on the show numerous times.
I loved the book and always worth another look.
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