Living on a Thin Line

Name: Living on a Thin Line
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781472289797
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By Dave Davies

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Living on a Thin Line by Dave Davies is an intriguing memoir that dives into the life of the legendary guitarist and co-founder of The Kinks. It explores Davies' journey through the music world, his personal struggles, and his reflections on fame and creativity. The narrative provides insights into the highs and lows of his career and personal relationships, painting a vivid picture of life in the rock 'n' roll spotlight.
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You might enjoy this fascinating biography and memoir if you're interested in the classic rock scene, particularly the legendary band the Kinks. With insights from co-founder Dave Davies, this book offers an intimate look into the music industry, personal struggles, and the creative challenges faced throughout his career.

The autobiography of Dave Davies, legendary guitarist of The Kinks

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The all new, must-read memoir by legendary Kinks guitarist Dave Davies

BOOK OF THE DAY - Guardian

'This powerful tell-all from the Kinks guitarist puts the spotlight on his own bad behaviour, dalliances with the occult and his recovery from a stroke.' - Observer

'Heartfelt, hilarious, revealing, insightful and astonishingly candid. Boy, you really got me Dave. I can't wait to read it again.' - Mark Hamill

Dave Davies is the co-founder and lead guitarist of the epoch-defining band the Kinks, a group with fifty million record sales to their name. In his autobiography, Living on a Thin Line, Davies revisits the glory days of the band that spawned so much extraordinary music, and which had such a profound influence on bands from The Clash and Van Halen to Oasis and Blur.

Full of tales of the tumultuous times and the ups-and-downs of his relationship with his brother Ray, along with encounters with the likes of John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix, this will be a glorious read for Kinks fans and anyone who wants to read about the heyday of rock 'n' roll.

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Living on a Thin Line has been described as a powerful tell-all by The Observer.

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ISBN: 9781472289797

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Dave Davies is the lead guitarist and occasional vocalist for legendary rock band The Kinks. As a solo musician, he has recorded several albums and toured the world. In 2003 he was named as one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

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