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Sex Pistols. Anger is energy: my life without banknotes
The life of Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon was never like the colorful movies about rock stars. The boy grew up in the slums of London amidst violence and poverty, and became a musician more as a protest than for money and fame. And he is not afraid to openly talk about it. A poignant and candid story about Lydon's harsh life in England, about life in Sex Pistols and beyond.
Smashed to Pieces: Green Day, The Offspring, Bad Religion, NOFX and the punk wave of the 90s
Most books, articles, and documentaries about punk focus on its heyday in the 70s - and few talk about its revival in the 90s. Ian Winwood details the changes in the music culture of that time, moving away from grunge to what first-generation punks call post-punk, new wave - anything but real punk music. Under the cover of this book are testimonies from key participants of this 90s movement: Green Day, The Offspring, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and other bands. Punk rockers were never truly successful or famous, and it remained that way - until it didn't. 'Smashed to Pieces' is the story of how outsiders finally triumphed and forever changed the landscape of mainstream music.
John Lydon - an icon of punk rock, the legendary frontman of the Sex Pistols, and later Public Image Ltd (PIL). Performing under the name Johnny Rotten in the mid-1970s, Lydon became the voice of protest and the voice of a young generation, alien to the conservatism and stuffiness of the political system of that time. And to this day, he remains a bright and captivating figure - not only thanks to his musical talents but also as a witty musical and cultural critic, not shy of making provocative statements.
Ian Winwood - one of the most prominent music journalists in the world. He has written for renowned publications such as Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Mojo Kerrang! and BBC. He is the co-author of two musical biographies.
The life of Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon was never like the colorful movies about rock stars. The boy grew up in the slums of London amidst violence and poverty, and became a musician more as a protest than for money and fame. And he is not afraid to openly talk about it. A poignant and candid story about Lydon's harsh life in England, about life in Sex Pistols and beyond.
Smashed to Pieces: Green Day, The Offspring, Bad Religion, NOFX and the punk wave of the 90s
Most books, articles, and documentaries about punk focus on its heyday in the 70s - and few talk about its revival in the 90s. Ian Winwood details the changes in the music culture of that time, moving away from grunge to what first-generation punks call post-punk, new wave - anything but real punk music. Under the cover of this book are testimonies from key participants of this 90s movement: Green Day, The Offspring, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and other bands. Punk rockers were never truly successful or famous, and it remained that way - until it didn't. 'Smashed to Pieces' is the story of how outsiders finally triumphed and forever changed the landscape of mainstream music.
John Lydon - an icon of punk rock, the legendary frontman of the Sex Pistols, and later Public Image Ltd (PIL). Performing under the name Johnny Rotten in the mid-1970s, Lydon became the voice of protest and the voice of a young generation, alien to the conservatism and stuffiness of the political system of that time. And to this day, he remains a bright and captivating figure - not only thanks to his musical talents but also as a witty musical and cultural critic, not shy of making provocative statements.
Ian Winwood - one of the most prominent music journalists in the world. He has written for renowned publications such as Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Mojo Kerrang! and BBC. He is the co-author of two musical biographies.
Author:
Author:John Lydon
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Humor & Entertainment
- Category:Fiction
Dimensions:
Dimensions:24.2x17.2x5.6 cm
Series:
Series:MUSIC LEGENDS & IDOLS
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-159982-9
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