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Letters to Sarah Paperback – April 22, 2019

by Corky Laing (Author), Tuija Takala (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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Letters to Sarah is a rock autobiography with a difference. In addition to the exceptionally honest and endearing voice of Corky chronicling the ups and downs of his life, there are excerpts from dozens of letters (out of the c. 200) that Corky wrote to his mother, Sarah, between the years 1963 and 1997. She had saved them all. The letters were a way for Corky, away on the road for years on end, to keep in touch with his roots and also, to make sense of his life. This continues in Letters to Sarah, as Corky relives the first 50 years of his life, up until his mother’s passing in 1998. Corky Laing is best known as the drummer of the legendary bands Mountain and West, Bruce & Laing and over the years, he has played, recorded and written with the who’s-who of rock. Apart from a six-year period in the 90s, when he worked as VP of A&R at Polygram Canada, he has been performing and making music constantly since 1965. He has received multiple gold records, several Juno Awards and was given the Bonzo Bash Legend Award in 2014. Tuija Takala, PhD is a widely published academic author with over 70 international articles, and 16 books and edited collections to her name published by, among others, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Springer and Routledge. Since 2012, Tuija has been working closely with Corky as his manager and partner. “The cowbell king is an influential force in music (both in front of the audience and behind the scenes). Never one to rest on his past achievements, Corky Laing is like a fine wine who just gets better and better as time goes on. Explore his journey in Letters to Sarah. It’s a groovy read front to back.” BILLY AMENDOLA “When I heard ‘Mississippi Queen,’ I said: ‘now that’s a cowbell. More cowbell!’ Corky is a great man, a great drummer and an inspiration. He inspired me and if you listen carefully you will hear a lot of cowbell in the KISS songs. Thank you Corky! God Bless You!!!”PETER CRISS
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    286 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 22, 2019
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.65 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    9529415303
  6. ISBN-13
    978-9529415304
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fennica - the Finnish National Bibliography (April 22, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9529415303
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9529415304
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.65 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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The book has a unique format combining a very interesting lifetime story of a well known rocker, along with his personal letters to his mother. Life in the music business, is not always what the public thinks it may be, and Corky does a good job describing the trials and tribulations of trying to make a living and career as a drummer in several well known bands. It's both humorous and sad but motivational and encouraging to watch him overcome difficult issues and become happy and successful in life.
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Checquers
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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For those interested in Mountain, West Bruce & Laing, and Mr Laing's music career in general, this autobiographical book offers historic and personal insights I've not run across anywhere else. Interesting and well-written.
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Thomas Ferrandina
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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Very good book..must for Corky fans
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Brian Gleason
5.0 out of 5 stars Truth
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019
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Great book it put the R&R life in prospective Corky Laing is one of the iconic drummers from the classic rock era-
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Divver
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Worthwhile Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
The book has a unique format combining a very interesting lifetime story of a well known rocker, along with his personal letters to his mother. Life in the music business, is not always what the public thinks it may be, and Corky does a good job describing the trials and tribulations of trying to make a living and career as a drummer in several well known bands. It's both humorous and sad but motivational and encouraging to watch him overcome difficult issues and become happy and successful in life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Worthwhile Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
The book has a unique format combining a very interesting lifetime story of a well known rocker, along with his personal letters to his mother. Life in the music business, is not always what the public thinks it may be, and Corky does a good job describing the trials and tribulations of trying to make a living and career as a drummer in several well known bands. It's both humorous and sad but motivational and encouraging to watch him overcome difficult issues and become happy and successful in life.
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Robert R.
5.0 out of 5 stars History of Mountain and Corky
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2021
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I ordered it Sunday, it arrived Tuesday and I finished it Thursday night. The book was informative, well-written and edited. Needed reading for anyone who wants to know what goes on behind the scenes of bands.
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Bluesman 57
5.0 out of 5 stars An autobiography by a man with a story to tell
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2024
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I am a massive Mountain fan and always loved Corky Laing's drumming. He is so underrated, and is one of the best drummers in rock.

Corky Laing has lived a life and has been involved in rock music for over 50 years, so he has a tale to tell. Interspersed with letter he'd written to his mother over his career, it is at times very moving, but mixed with humour and 'rock' tales, it is an interesting and entertaining read.

Sadly, Leslie, Steve and Felix are no longer alive, but I'm still looking forward to seeing Corky's Mountain perform in the UK in May.
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Friend
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2020
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Loved it! Corky, Francine and Colin were our neighbors for a few years. We became good friends.
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