Most of the first half of the book is building his reputation in bands that were a hit in the UK - Amen Corner especially. But there were a lot of lucky breaks that meant his skill as a drummer wouldn't be overlooked. e.g., "I was born on x date in x place to x parents." Because he had such supporting parents, there wasn't a lot of conflict other than giving up the electrician career in order to pursue the more nebulous work as a drummer.
The book is told chronologically and in a very straight-forward (and benign) fashion. He worked with the Bee Gees closely during their peak years but we learn very little other than this: (and you have to read between the lines to get this much) Robin was touchy, Maurice was a comedian, and big brother Barry the controlling one. Instead, what have have is a memoir of a decent guy who didn't do drugs or much alcohol, only had one affair (and ended up marrying that woman after the death of his ex wife), came from a grounded/loving/supportive family, and is far too much of a nice and boring guy to give insight and depth about the Bee Gees, the times, or any other musicians he worked with/met. More reviews (and no fluff) on the blog Should Be Dancing is perhaps misleadingly subtitled, "My Life With The Bee Gees" since we learn very little about that them or that time. Instead, what have have is a memoir of a decent guy who didn't do drugs or much alcohol, only had one affair (and ended up marrying that woman after the death of his ex wife), came from a grounded/loving/supportive family, and is far too much of a nice and boring guy to give ins
Illustrated with Bee Gees photographs and ephemera, Bryon’s memoir takes Bee Gees fans and music enthusiasts alike on one of the wildest rides in pop history. Dennis Bryon’s story of how he became the Bee Gees’ drummer during their peak period offers many never-before-told tales about such infectious hits as “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “Night Fever.” From Dennis’s beginnings in a Welsh band to his crucial role in the superstar group, You Should Be Dancing reveals unforgettable stories of his encounters with many famous musicians, including the Bee Gees themselves, Andy Gibb, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and Olivia Newton-John. With worldwide sales of over 220 million records, the Bee Gees are the sixth-best-selling music artists in history. Dennis Bryon’s story of how he became the Bee Gees’ drummer during their peak period offers many never-before-told tales about such infectious hits as “Stayin’ Alive,” “H From behind the drumkit to the top of the charts: the backstage story of the Bee Gees From behind the drumkit to the top of the charts: the backstage story of the Bee Gees With worldwide sales of over 220 million records, the Bee Gees are the sixth-best-selling music artists in history.
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