The Prodigal Rogerson

Name: The Prodigal Rogerson
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SKU: 9781621063032
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By J. Hunter Bennett

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Summary

In 1983, Roger Rogerson, bassist for the punk band Circle Jerks, mysteriously vanished after stealing the band's van. Thirteen years later, he resurfaced, urging his bandmates to reform and claim greater fame than even the Beatles before his sudden death. The Prodigal Rogerson traces his enigmatic life through interviews with those who knew him, set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s Los Angeles punk scene.
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This book is ideal for fans of punk music, especially those interested in the history and culture of the 1980s Los Angeles punk scene, as well as readers drawn to compelling biographies of enigmatic musicians.

"The definitive account of one of hardcore punk's most enigmatic figures." -Lucky Lehrer, Circle Jerks drummer Woven from interviews of people who knew him, The Prodigal Rogerson explains what happened to Rogerson, where he went, and who he was-all against the backdrop of the Los Angeles punk scene in its prime.

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In 1983, Circle Jerks bassist Roger Rogerson stole the band's van and dropped off the face of the earth. Thirteen years later, he came back, demanded that his bandmates reunite so they could become bigger than the Beatles and promptly dropped dead. Though he was a founding member of the band and played on three of their best albums, Rogerson was lost to history.

Woven from interviews of people who knew him, The Prodigal Rogerson explains what happened to Rogerson, where he went, and who he was—all against the backdrop of the Los Angeles punk scene in its prime.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lucky Lehrer, Circle Jerks drummer: "With a taste for the ironic and a relentless eye, Hunter Bennett provides the definitive account of one of hardcore punk's most enigmatic figures, Roger Rogerson. Rare recollections and rich reporting reveal a rock rebel running rapidly from reality and at war with himself."
Mike Stax, Ugly Things Magazine publisher: "Hunter Bennett has burrowed deep into the punk rock substrata to uncover the story of the mercurial and mysterious Roger Rogerson. In doing so he illuminates the madness, the audacity and the danger that fueled the early hardcore scene in Southern California."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781621063032

Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Microcosm Publishing

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture J. Hunter Bennett Non-Fiction

About the Author

J. Hunter Bennett writes for the music magazine Ugly Things and plays bass guitar in the band Dot Dash. In his spare time, he practices government contracts law at a large law firm in Washington, DC.