{"title":"Kevin Armstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003eKevin Armstrong’s works delve into personal journeys and reflective storytelling, offering readers vivid explorations of life’s pivotal moments. His writing in \u003cem\u003eAbsolute Beginner\u003c\/em\u003e and similar titles provides intimate insights that resonate deeply with those drawn to authentic biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on honest narration and thoughtful detail, Armstrong’s books invite readers to experience the emotional landscapes of his subjects. His style balances candidness with warmth, making his collections compelling for fans of true-life narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"absolute-beginner-by-kevin-armstrong-9781911036173","title":"Absolute Beginner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKevin does what I pretend to do. Kevin's a proper musician\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e — David Bowie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKevin Armstrong has been around, and around\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e — Iggy Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a world of punk squats and the London pub-rock scene, suburban rookie guitarist Kevin Armstrong found himself signed to EMI as a solo artist in the early 80s. However, fate had other plans for him, dramatically altering his life and career when he was called for a studio date with an unnamed star at Abbey Road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat unnamed star was soon revealed to be David Bowie, and that afternoon's recording catapulted this unlikely lad onto the world's grandest stages alongside some of the biggest names in the business. Kevin has gone on to carve out a singular career as a producer, songwriter, and guitarist, performing live and recording with everyone from Grace Jones to Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop to Roy Orbison, Sandie Shaw to Alien Sex Fiend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbsolute Beginner\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of what it takes to survive as a self-taught musician. It provides an honest and funny glimpse into the backstage world of the artists Kevin has worked with, and is packed with acerbic, laugh-out-loud observations on popular music and musicians from someone who has had a prime seat at the high table of rock'n'roll for more than forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47485741138156,"sku":"9781911036173","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781911036173-absolute-beginner.jpg?v=1775714168"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kevin-armstrong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}