Summary of Tommy James's Me, the Mob, and the Music

By IRB Media

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#1 I was born Thomas Gregory on April 29, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. I had an odd assortment of music, from Little Golden Records for kids to pop hits on the radio. I had collected everything from Sammy Kaye to Yosemite Sam.

#2 I had a radio, record player, and record collection. I was already a music lover, and the radio, my ukulele, and record player were my confidants. I loved exploring my new home, which was a hotel. I found the bar downstairs from the lobby, and I loved it.

#3 I had a strange and dysfunctional arrangement with my family, but I made the best of it. I loved living in a hotel, and I spent my allowance on vinyl records. I was able to make friends in fourth grade, and I knew that this was what I wanted to be: a rock star.

#4 In 1956, a greasy-haired kid playing a guitar was the ultimate expression of rebellion. But a greasy-haired kid playing an acoustic guitar was the worst. It was downright criminal behavior. An electric guitar was thought of as a more tasteful, stylized instrument.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822536845

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