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Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 780
EAN: 9780061351433
ISBN: 0061351431
Label: Harper Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: 2008-11-01
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Release Date: 2008-10-21
Studio: Harper Paperbacks
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From one of the greatest rock guitarists of our era comes a memoir that redefines sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. For the first time ever, Slash tells the tale that has yet to be told from the inside: how the legendary band Guns N' Roses came together, how they wrote the music that defined an era, how they survived insane, never-ending tours, how they survived themselves, and, ultimately, how it all fell apart. Slash is a window into the world of the notoriously private guitarist and a front seat on the roller-coaster ride that was one of history's greatest rock 'n' roll machines, always on the edge of self-destruction, even at the pinnacle of its success. Slash is everything Slash is: funny, honest, ingenious, inspiring, jaw-dropping . . . and, in a word, excessive.
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Summary: Not Excessive - Just Your Typical "Sex, Drugs and Rock N' Roll" Thing
Comment: That cliche of "Never judge a book by its cover" was never so true when it comes to this product. What made me interested in this book in the first place and made me read it thoroughly in just two days is the simple fact that it was about one of my greatest music idols in my teenager years - and still is today - Slash.
I thought the book interesting based on the fact that it is almost all about Guns N' Roses, which is no surprise, since the band took a great deal of his lifetime. Since I was a band fan, most of the happenings that are described in the book are not exactly a surprise. Anyone who followed the band through MTV or music magazines somehow knew what was going on until they disbanded. However, it is great that finally Slash, who was a part of it, decided to put into words his own perspective on what was going on, and confirmed basically everything which was reported at that time. One side of the story was finally revealed and I would love to read from other former GNR members, especially Axl, their own versions, but I don't think any of them will put out something anytime soon.
As for life during childhood, nothing really special, as we just are capable to learn that he was practically a regular kid with family problems just like almost the rest of us. He was a drug addict for several times, but never to the point of being seriously considered a junkie. Girls knocking at the door is not exactly anything new for a rock musician. Curiously, he painted himself to be completely committed to taking Guns N' Roses to the next level by being a responsible musician, which is honorable, but might be questionable to some.
Although in biographies like this is almost impossible to distinguish fiction from reality, this book deserves a shot. After all, it is a pleasant and entertaining reading, just like Slash and Anthony Bozza wanted it to be, according to the book last paragraphs.
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Summary: you need to understand the situation
Comment: This might be a short argument but this is a good book, pretty clear and funny biography. If you are a fan of GN and have live a similar crazy life as any of the character of the band, you might find the book very interesinting and funny. It brings all kind of memories about things that you had done when you were a teenager. I am not saying that it is ok to do stuped things, special when people get hurt, but the story of Slash' life is similar as mine; exept that I did not became famus, make money or anything similar. Although, the book related all this kind of stories, it is very well explained about what really happen with the band and its members. I think that the book is really good, and every penny that you pay is worthy. The book is just for entertaiment, and for GN and Slash' fans. If you dislike the book is because you refuse to understand what is like to live an out of control life, or you are too boring to understand the GN life.
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Summary: Above average rock biography
Comment: I thought this to be an above average rock biography.
It has a lot of cliches, but it's fast paced and, thanks, it gives at least a little insight into production process or inspiration about creation of the songs.
Anyway, it's always amazing how guys like Slash (and his pals at GNR) manage to achieve success. Slash says he was a thief at the time, stealing everything. Than, the guy was addicted or close to addiction to every drug imaginable. Still, they can play night after night and create and produce and have realtionships... It's a mystery.
I recommend this book iy you're a GNR or Slash fan. Just don't expect any counselling from him. :)
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Summary: Interesting book from an interesting person
Comment: I've always been a fan of Guns & Roses. I've found their stories all interesting. Slash is truly unique. His biography tells all, the good the bad and everything in between. I love this guy!!
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Summary: Absolute excessive
Comment: Being almost the same age as Slash and wanting to be a rocker in the mid eighties I got a big kick out of this book. The life story of this guy is awesome, except from the health problems associated with drug abuse. Slash definitely lived hard and rocked hard all of his life, while I sit here being a Service Manager for a broadcast/motion picture lens company. Oh well, someone has to do it and I can keep dreaming of being a rocker.
Great book but maybe 100 pages too long, it does carry on for a little too much in certain parts.
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