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Last of the Giants

The True Story of Guns N' Roses
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Last of the Giants by Mick Wall is a vivid biography that chronicles the rise, reign, and impact of the legendary rock band Guns N' Roses. It captures the tumultuous journey of the band members, exploring their explosive music, controversial antics, and lasting legacy in the world of rock. Wall combines personal insights with deep research to provide an absorbing narrative of this iconic band’s wild ride through fame and chaos.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for music history and enjoy exploring the legendary tales of rock and roll icons. The author delves deep into the rise of an influential band, offering personal insights and stories that shed light on their dynamic personalities and tumultuous journey. If you're captivated by the drama and excitement of the rock world, this could be a compelling read for you.

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Last of the Giants

A major, definitive biography of Guns N' Roses by the man who was very much a part of what remains the most iconic rock story of the last three decades.
'Last Of the Giants is the mad, funny, dark and often painful story of a lost band from a now-distant time' CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

A major, definitive biography of Guns N' Roses by the man who was very much a part of what remains the most iconic rock story of the last three decades.

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Last Of the Giants is the mad, funny, dark and often painful story of a lost band from a now-distant time' CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

INCLUDES BRAND NEW CHAPTER COVERING GUNS N' ROSES EPIC WORLD TOUR

'Any story about Guns is worth reading. But when the author is Mick Wall it's absolutely essential' KERRANG

Many millions of words have already been written about Guns N' Roses, the old line-up, the new line-up. But none of them have ever really gotten to the truth. Which is this: Guns N' Roses has always been a band out of time, the Last of the Giants. They are what every rock band since the Rolling Stones has tried and nearly always failed to be: dangerous.

At a time when smiling, MTV-friendly, safe-sex, just-say-no Bon Jovi was the biggest band in the world, here was a band that seemed to have leapt straight out of the coke-smothered pages of the original, golden-age, late-sixties rock scene.

'Live like a suicide', the band used to say when they all lived together in the Hell House, their notorious LA home. And this is where Mick Wall first met them, and became part of their inner circle, before famously being denounced by name by Axl Rose in the song 'Get in the Ring'.

But this book isn't about settling old scores. Written with the clear head that 25 years later brings you, this is a celebration of Guns N' Roses the band, and of Axl Rose the frontman who really is that thing we so desperately want him to be: the last of the truly extraordinary, all-time great, no apologies, no explanations, no giving-a-shit rock stars. The last of his kind.

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Mick Wall brings to life the chaotic and intriguing history of Guns N' Roses in Last of the Giants. The book is praised for its engaging storytelling and depth, with Kerrang! highlighting Wall's essential perspective on the band. The Huffington Post commends it as the definitive biography, capturing the true essence of the band's story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409167235

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Trapeze

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Mick Wall is the UK's best-known rock writer, author and TV and radio programme maker, and is the author of numerous critically-acclaimed books, including definitive, bestselling titles on Led Zeppelin (When Giants Walked the Earth), Lou Reed (The Life), The Doors (Love Becomes a Funeral Pyre), and Jimi Hendrix (Two Riders Were Approaching). He lives in England.

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