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The Drummer of Miami Beach: The Story of Joey Wrecked

by Joey Maya

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A Miami Beach drummer’s route through rock and punk circles

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A Miami Beach drummer’s route through rock and punk circles

Joey Maya frames this memoir around a youthful decision to leave high school for a life in music—and the persistence required after his first successful band breaks up. The book traces an uneven climb through the rock-and-roll world, from changing fortunes within bands to encounters with figures including The Clash and Steven Tyler. Miami Beach provides the starting point for a firsthand account shaped by ambition, setbacks, and the practical complications surrounding a musician’s career. Its punk subject classification and rock-scene references position the story within a specific musical milieu while keeping the focus on Maya’s own path.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Music memoir readers interested in punk and rock scenes
  • Fans of behind-the-scenes band stories
  • Readers interested in Miami Beach–connected music history

Themes

Musical ambitionBand breakupsPersistenceRock and punk cultureCareer setbacks

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Book overview

The plan was simple; drop out of high school and become a rock star. But when his wildly popular band unexpectedly folds, rather than give up, Joey Wrecked becomes even more determined to make it in music. What follows is an outrageous adventure of sliding up, and down, the rock and roll ladder. Along the way there are encounters with The Clash, Steven Tyler, more than a few jealous boyfriends, and much more. His story is one-of-a-kind, funny, and actually... true.


BLURBS

 

"Music fans will devour The Drummer of Miami Beach as a Who's Who of modern rock history. But anyone can relate to Joey Maya's memoirs as a universal tale of rise and fall and rebirth. Get into the groove!"

Steven Blush, Author/Filmmaker (American Hardcore, Lost Rockers, New York Rock)

"A band, and this story, is only as good as the drummer!"

-Coz Canler - guitar player - The Romantics, guest guitarist - Hollywood Vampires

"Joey was there from the beginning. I just never knew how he got there. Now I know!"

Roger Miret - Agnostic Front

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