Apr 08, 2015 larry kramer, the author of a hefty new novel or, as he would have it, history of the united states. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top, was released on june 30, 2009. Written with william patrick and keith garde, kramer s account of his life is, at times, harrowing, hilarious and inspiring even nikki sixx says so in the forward and if anybody knows. Overall, colors are very bright, with black levels equally dark and solid. The drummer wrote about his recovery from substance abuse and depression in his 2009 memoir, hit hard. Sandy kramer phone, address, background info whitepages. Its like being hit by a truck, the book is so all over the place, the novelist. The child, named tommy in the new novel, has hit adolescence. Kramer, the highestgrossing film of 1979, play out like a horror movie.
Kramers record of lennon and mccartneys do you want to know a secret. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top by joey kramer. Jun 15, 2009 hit hard is kramers life story from an abusive upbringing in the bronx, to the he has made a lot of money and felt the overwhelming adoration of thousands of people at one time. Kramer s listen is one of the more important nonbeatles liverpool albums of its era, and also one of the better ones. Joey kramer hit hard, also known as hit hard is a music game developed for the ios in february 2010. Aerosmith drummer joey kramer speaks at penn state berks. For the past fortyplus years, i have hit the circuit hard and have lived through some unbelievable experiences. In 1997, amid aerosmiths soldout world tour and number one album release, word. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for sandy kramer. Detroit billboard aerosmith drummer joey kramer says he wrote his new book, hit hard. May 05, 2009 check out joey kramer as he gives you a glimpse into his new book hit hard. Hit hard joey kramer paperback harpercollins publishers. Mastering the miserable middle of change the globe and.
In addition to the neverbeforetold aerosmith war stories that abound in the book, hit hard unpacks the history of a rock star who was both fragile and tough, who after years of insane wildness became willing to accept help and finally kick a serious alcohol and drug addiction, only to find that the real terrors and hard work were still ahead. He already had rehab well behind him when the existential crisis began. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top, which was released in june 2009. The film claimed five oscar wins at the 52nd academy awards ceremony, including best. Dustin hoffmans acting is about the best in his career, i think, and this movie should win him an academy award nomination and perhaps the oscar. Oct 18, 2004 a perfect divorce begins at a point after kramer vs. Aerosmith drummer joey kramer s moving and inspiring story of fighting personal demons, as well as a wildly glamorous, crazy, drugaddled, behindthedrumset look at one of the greatest bands in rock n. Joey kramer of aerosmith hit hard book signing youtube. Thats why i was tickled pink to use a song title from this great band with kramer s autobiography hit hard. Check out joey kramer as he gives you a glimpse into his new book hit hard. There are about four to six every game, and they add. Hit hard is kramer s life story from an abusive upbringing in the bronx, to the he has made a lot of money and felt the overwhelming adoration of thousands of people at one time. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top, in order to be entertaining, but at the same to.
Kramer was born in the bronx, new york city, the son of doris and mickey kramer, a businessman. Winning is the only thing, a collection of reminiscences from coaches, players, friends and family of lombardi whom kramer interviewed for the book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hit hard. The story of hitting rock bottom at the top book is in stores june 30th. Aerosmith drummer joey kramers moving and inspiring story of fighting personal demons, as well as a wildly glamorous, crazy, drugaddled, behindthedrumset look at one of the greatest bands in rock n roll history. Its the name that makes your ears tingle in ecstatic pleasure. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top in 2009 with william patrick and keith garde. The story of hitting rock bottom at the top book is in stores june.
Watch and listen to joey reading a passage from his new book hit hard. Dustin hoffmans ted kramer is a cheerfully oblivious ad exec. He has been married to linda kramer since october 5, 2009. Kramer gave a talk, really an extended questionandanswer session, monday night at the perkins student center auditorium on the penn state berks campus in spring township. Devoted to his work, ben is at the top of his game at an ad agency in new york city. Young husband and father ted kramer dustin hoffman loves his family and his job, which is where he spends most of his time. If sex, drugs, rock n roll is what you want, its what youll get in. The camera focuses on quarterbacks being hit and down on the ground.
For all the proper accolades awarded to aerosmith across their fourandahalf decades of hard rock domination, it sometimes seems as though joey kramer doesnt get the. Additionally, its almost as much a tribute to george martins skill as a producer as it is to anything that billy j. He thinks his home life with his wife joanna streep and son billy justin henry is also greatuntil joanna tells ben that shes leaving him. In addition to the neverbeforetold aerosmith war stories that abound in the book, hit hard unpacks the history of a rock star who was both fragile and tough, who. The name that makes you want to boil your sneakers and defy every authority figure insight. Kramers style is honest, straightforward and pulls no punches. Sep 21, 2011 a copy of joey kramers book hit hard hitting rock bottom at the top opportunity to have your book autographed by joey and personalized to you photo with joey kramer a pair of joey kramer signature drumsticks a commemorative vip laminate and lanyard appetizers and beverages for two hours. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kramer is a ground breaking drama about the heartbreak of divorce and the struggle between work and family. Kramer 1979 starring dustin hoffman and meryl streep on dvd and bluray. It is also a love affair of a kind of a father with his little boy.
After reading this book, i have an admiration of joey kramer that has nothing to do with his drumming in aerosmith. Kramer s style is honest, straightforward and pulls no punches. Pub lishers weekly cash meets the heroin diaries in hit hard. Joey kramers new iphone application is named after the drummers gritty, soulsearching book, hit hard. Kramer is credited with originating the name aerosmith. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top joey kramer on. He has been lauded for his musical ability and loved as a son, brother, father, husband and band mate.
Larry kramers novel the american people adds a gay. Aerosmith drummer joey kramer says he wrote his new book, hit hard. As kramer tells us at the beginning of this near 250page book, this is not an account of the rise and fall of aerosmith. Viking kramer released by hospital the washington post. Jun 30, 2009 watch and listen to joey reading a passage from his new book hit hard. Joey had the balls to see what underneath the hood, and to fix it. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top, which was. And that age is when the trouble starts, according to. Aerosmith exclusive joey kramer vip party and book signing.
Joseph michael joey kramer is the american drummer for the hard rock band aerosmith. Born and raised in the bronx, corman worked as a freelance writer for most of his early career before his first novel was published in 1971. Aerosmith drummer writes of hitting rock bottom reuters. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top reprint by joey kramer isbn. Hit hard free pdf, chm, doc, txt free download ebook.
Following lombardis death from cancer in 1970, kramer edited lombardi. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. He is an actor, known for be cool 2005, waynes world 2 1993 and late show with david letterman 1993. In 1985, kramer wrote distant replay, which updated the whereabouts of the members of the packers super bowl i championship. A story of hitting rock bottom at the top kindle edition by. Rockin and roastin coffee is aerosmith drummer, joey kramers organic coffee for the hard rocking coffee drinker in all of us. Joey kramer, drummer for aerosmith talks about his new book, hit hard at changing hands bookstore in tempe arizona. Ben kramer hoffman thinks he has a welladjusted life. As the drummer of aerosmith, kramer should have been living the high life in more ways than one, but begins this tome with his battle against depression. If sex, drugs, rock n roll is what you want, its what youll get in these photoladen pages.
Kramer and his partners have sold over 150 million albums, and today their multigenerational global audience is bigger than ever. Sign up for joeys subscription coffee club and save 10% on your coffee each month. With the show streaming in full on hulu starting wednesday, i. Joey kramer author of hit hard goodreads share book. Joey kramer was born on june 21, 1950 in new york city, new york, usa as joseph michael kramer.
Dec 12, 2015 hit hard by joey kramer in chm, doc, txt download e book. Kramer is a movie of good performances, and it had to be, because the performances cant rest on conventional melodrama. Hit hard by joey kramer overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jan 12, 2017 fantasy island star lucy hales own fantasies include a naked bodypainting date and a giant tray of french fries. Joey kramer has been rocking with aerosmith since the band began in 1970. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory.