Let's get it clear first that I am not, and have never been, a big fan of Guns n' Roses. There is no denying that Appetite for Destruction is a hell of an album, and I sure listened a lot to it back in the days. But apart from that I never really cared what they were up to, the following albums simply didn't appeal to me.
Here's the thing: you don't have to be a fan of, or even like, Guns n' Roses to enjoy this book (it helps if you are into music though). McKagan has an interesting story to tell, and as opposed to a lot of other biographies from worn out ”rock stars”, he can write really well.
The same factors that made Appetite for Destruction a great album are true for this book. It feels honest, ballsy, and to the point. As suspected, it tells a by now well known story of a struggling artist who cannot handle fame, the pitfalls into addiction, and later the recovery. Yeah, we've heard it before, but unlike other books you actually really care for this guy, there is no whining, just brutal truths.
If you know and care a little about rock n' roll history, this is a truly positive ride. Dig in!
Here's the thing: you don't have to be a fan of, or even like, Guns n' Roses to enjoy this book (it helps if you are into music though). McKagan has an interesting story to tell, and as opposed to a lot of other biographies from worn out ”rock stars”, he can write really well.
The same factors that made Appetite for Destruction a great album are true for this book. It feels honest, ballsy, and to the point. As suspected, it tells a by now well known story of a struggling artist who cannot handle fame, the pitfalls into addiction, and later the recovery. Yeah, we've heard it before, but unlike other books you actually really care for this guy, there is no whining, just brutal truths.
If you know and care a little about rock n' roll history, this is a truly positive ride. Dig in!