Best Seat in the House

by Jerry Shirley
Foreword by Peter Frampton

Here is a hard rock memoir told from the drum throne of the kings of arena-rock boogie, Humble Pie. Along the way you meet future legends that make for a star-studded autobiography and rare glimpse into the vibrant scene that created the sound and success of this beloved group.

“We were young and infallible and nothing could stop us doing what we were about to do. Jerry has a way of telling his story with the same excitement as when he lived it! Thanks Jerry for putting it straight once and for all.” – Peter Frampton

“All those years in Montrose standing on the side of the stage watching Steve Marriott do his thing has had a profound influence on how I perform and sing to this day.” - Sammy Hagar

“Humble Pie was notorious as the best band to see live and their performances inspired me to play drums. Long live the Pie and God bless Jerry’s hands, feet, and heart.” – Chad Smith

“Humble Pie was, and continues to be, an inspiration. The riffs. The guitars. The vibe. More relevant today than ever. Humble Pie Forever.” - Gene Simmons

Release date June 15, 2011
Published by Rebeats Press
Distributed by Hal Leonard Corp
6” x 9”, 382 pages, softcover
Over 100 B&W images throughout

From the author’s preface

It is amazing to think that a little over six years earlier I had got a call from Steve Marriott asking if he could join the group that Peter Frampton and I were forming. What started with some secret little rehearsals in my parents’ living room, soon developed into the British press hailing us as one of rock’s first Supergroups. We were unknown in America until we had toured countless times and turned into the toughest and tightest band in the world. We earned a fortune, we spent a fortune, and we ended up with some brilliant memories of the greatest times of our lives. While it wasn’t all pretty, it was never ever boring. This is the story of the ups and downs of those magnificent times, from station wagons to Lear jets, we did it all.

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