Hurdy-Gurdy Man

A boy who grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, still scarred by the effects of World War II, rose overnight to the forefront of the music scene, becoming a leading figure in the early days of rock music alongside The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix. Drugs, pop art, hippie culture, the flower movement, meditation... Donovan, the aristocrat of rock, embodied the culture of the 1960s. This book chronicles the journey of his soul, from his meeting and separation with Brian Jones's ex-girlfriend, Linda, to their reunion, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the "cultural revolution" and the dreams and disillusionments of the music business. Donovan's own work is of course covered, as are stories surrounding The Beatles' work, the secrets of the formation of Led Zeppelin, and his interactions with Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix during his time in London. This book offers valuable facts from the perspective of a person involved, including Donovan's own work, as well as stories surrounding The Beatles' work, the secrets of Led Zeppelin's formation, and his interactions with Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix during his time in London.