The book chronicles Shep Gordon's remarkable career in the entertainment industry, highlighting his relationships with iconic figures such as Alice Cooper, Bette Davis, and Jimi Hendrix. It showcases his innovative role in creating the "celebrity chef" phenomenon, collaborating with culinary legends like Nobu Matsuhisa and Wolfgang Puck. Through personal anecdotes and industry insights, the narrative reveals the intricacies of fame, friendship, and the evolution of celebrity culture.
An eye-popping peek into the entertainment industry from a magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career. As a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has befriended some of the biggest names, including Alice Cooper, Bette Davis, Raquel Welch, Groucho Marx, Blondie, Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone, and Salvador Dali. He is credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," collaborating with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, and even the Dalai Lama. In this engaging memoir, Gordon recalls his life, from humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to becoming one of the most influential figures in show business, known for his kindness, charisma, and love for a good time. He shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his globe-trotting experiences with celebrities over the past five decades, including a memorable first meeting with Janis Joplin in 1968, when she punched him in the face. Told with humor and heart, this memoir offers a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from a consummate Hollywood insider.
