The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars
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The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars by Jeremy Simmonds
The bible of music s deceased idols Jeff Buckley, Sid Vicious, Jimi Hendrix, Tupac, Elvis this is the ultimate record of all those who arrived, rocked, and checked out over the last 40-odd years of fast cars, private jets, hard drugs, and reckless living. The truths behind thousands of fascinating stories such as how Buddy Holly only decided to fly so he d have time to finish his laundry are coupled with perennial questions, including Which band boasts the most dead members? and Who had the bright idea of changing a light bulb while standing in the shower?, as well as a few tales of lesser-known rock tragedies. Updated to include all the rock deaths since the previous edition including Ike Turner, Dan Fogelberg, Bo Diddley, Isaac Hayes, Eartha Kitt, Michael Jackson, Clarence Clemons, Amy Winehouse, and many, many more this new edition has been comprehensively revised throughout. An indispensable reference full of useful and useless information, with hundreds of photos of the good, the bad, and the silly, this collection is guaranteed to rock the world of trivia buffs and diehards alike.Jeremy Simmonds is a freelance music writer and coauthor of the Rough Guide to Rock. Never Mind the Buzzcocks, a successful BBC television show, was written and produced by him, as was Mental!, a pop quiz show.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781556527548 |
| ISBN 10 | 1556527543 |
| Title | The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars |
| Author | Jeremy Simmonds |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
| Year published | 2008-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 604 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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