[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by jellyman10

I guess people just have to read it themselves and draw their own conclusions, really?

Loz

Alot of what has been discussed in the thread thus far is exactly why I refuse to read anymore of Carol's book. I'm the first to admit how sensitive I am when it comes to reading about my idols, and especially so idols who I hold in the highest of esteem. I try to avoid anything that could shatter my rose tinted spectacles. Having said that, I'm not naive enough to not know some of the more grim aspects of the band. I know perfectly well that they're not saintly, at least they weren't in their heyday. But rather than upset myself to the point of turning myself off of them and ruining the whole experience for myself, I choose not to dwell on what has happened. I guess it's an embodiment of the "Never meet your Idols" advice, really. You get to know them to such an extent that the enjoyment and esteem you had for them dissipates, and such familiarity more often than not breeds contempt.