No Big Deal
by Dean Brownrout
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Pub Date Oct 01 2024 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
From 1980 to around 2000, Dean Brownrout had an uncanny habit of finding himself at the forefront of cultural shifts—from the emergence of new wave and thrash metal music to the dawn of the commercial internet. No Big Deal is a very humorous and nostalgic journey through a seminal time in the music industry, told in a style reminiscent of Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential. Its unfiltered view into this transforming era includes a glimpse at America’s technological influence and culture. And, of course, no show business memoir is complete without appearances by The Rolling Stones, Grace Jones, Bob Dylan, the Beastie Boys, models, actors, and countless other fringe characters and luminaries.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781771839099 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 178 |
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Featured Reviews
Anneliese P, Educator
No Big Deal by Dean Brownrout is a delightful, witty, and insightful memoir that takes readers on a journey through some of the most transformative decades in music and technology. Spanning the 1980s to the early 2000s, Brownrout's narrative is a nostalgic dive into an era marked by the rise of new wave and thrash metal, the explosive growth of the commercial internet, and the ever-evolving landscape of popular culture.
With a style that evokes the irreverence and candor of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, Brownrout offers an unfiltered glimpse into the music industry during a period of significant change. His anecdotes are not just about the famous names that populate the pages—The Rolling Stones, Grace Jones, Bob Dylan, the Beastie Boys—but also about the cultural shifts that shaped an entire generation. Brownrout’s encounters with these icons are portrayed with a mix of awe and nonchalance, making the title, No Big Deal, both ironic and perfectly fitting.
The memoir's greatest strength lies in its ability to blend humor with history. Brownrout doesn’t just recount events; he reflects on their broader impact, particularly how America’s technological advances influenced global culture. His stories are peppered with a mix of big names and lesser-known figures, creating a rich tapestry of the music industry’s backstage life.
But this book is not just for music enthusiasts. It’s for anyone who lived through—or is curious about—the 1980s and 1990s, a time when the world was on the cusp of digital transformation. Brownrout’s sharp observations and often self-deprecating humor make No Big Deal a page-turner, offering both entertainment and insight into a world that feels both distant and oddly familiar.
In No Big Deal, Brownrout proves that even the most fleeting moments can have lasting significance, capturing the essence of an era that continues to resonate today. For readers looking for a memoir that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining, No Big Deal is an absolute must-read.
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