A Screaming Life
I’ve listened to half the book, and so far I’ve really enjoyed Kim’s personality.
When I hear his interlude music to the next chapter or every time he says, “RIP” I find myself smiling. It seems very Wayne and Garth of him. I have no idea that’s on purpose or if that’s just him. Perhaps, a bit of both?
One point I love about him is his scientific nature. Him confronting a Scientologist who’s trying to indoctrinate a confused Matt Cameron is something I’d pay to watch. The way he tells the story about Billy Corgan and astrology may have been a dick move, but Kim is right & I kinda love that he pointed it out to him while surrounded by colleagues. Don’t get me wrong, Corgan can write great songs, but his pretentiousness is second hand embarrassing. I wish he would’ve gained some humility out of that chance happening.
The other part I found amusing was when Gene Simmons came calling and Kim is just listening to him go on and on about Soundgarden on the answering machine.
They had integrity and that’s something I find very valuable. When a band that has little to mid success turns down a chance backing acts like Kiss, GNR, and Metallica- they got to be solid. Nothing wrong with those bands, but SG doesn’t glitter like that.