The Stone Roses: War And Peace
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A definitive work of rock biography, The Stone Roses: War and Peace chronicles the turbulent rise, catastrophic fall, and triumphant resurrection of one of Britain's most iconic and influential bands. Simon Spence presents an exhaustively researched account of the Manchester group whose self-titled 1989 debut album redefined British guitar music and laid the groundwork for the Britpop explosion of the 1990s. Drawing on extensive interviews with band members, associates, and industry insiders, the narrative uncovers the internal power struggles, legal battles, and creative tensions that tore the group apart at the height of their fame, as well as the near-mythological anticipation surrounding their long-awaited reunion. Written with the authority of a seasoned music journalist, the account captures both the euphoric highs of landmark performances and the bitter lows of a band perpetually at war with themselves and the music industry. Essential reading for any fan of British rock history, it stands as the most comprehensive portrait of a band whose legacy continues to resonate decades after their first chord was struck.
Author: Simon Spence
Format: Paperback
Published: 2013, Penguin Books
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A definitive work of rock biography, The Stone Roses: War and Peace chronicles the turbulent rise, catastrophic fall, and triumphant resurrection of one of Britain's most iconic and influential bands. Simon Spence presents an exhaustively researched account of the Manchester group whose self-titled 1989 debut album redefined British guitar music and laid the groundwork for the Britpop explosion of the 1990s. Drawing on extensive interviews with band members, associates, and industry insiders, the narrative uncovers the internal power struggles, legal battles, and creative tensions that tore the group apart at the height of their fame, as well as the near-mythological anticipation surrounding their long-awaited reunion. Written with the authority of a seasoned music journalist, the account captures both the euphoric highs of landmark performances and the bitter lows of a band perpetually at war with themselves and the music industry. Essential reading for any fan of British rock history, it stands as the most comprehensive portrait of a band whose legacy continues to resonate decades after their first chord was struck.