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Its so easy and other lies by duff mckagan waterstones. Duff mckagan is the bassist for guns n roses and is also a writer. Duff mckagan guns n roses, axl rose slash, velvet revolver, duff mckagan. Interesting stories from the life of duff mckagan, member of one of the biggest rock and roll bands guns and roses. Guns n roses duff mckagan to publish book entitled how. Duff mckagan talks to henry rollins about guns n roses and writing his solo album, tenderness duration. He went on and on down the road, finally coming to a black woods, where he hid and wept as if his heart would break. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. As a proud guns n roses historian, ive read my fair share of gnrrelated books and in a way was kind of dreading another one. A founding member of guns n roses and velvet revolver shares the story of his rise to the pinnacle of fame and fortune, his struggles with alcoholism and drug. Fine, but books are duff mckagans passion now originally published may, 2015 at 9. The band was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2012.
Duff mckagan is cofounder of the hard rock groups guns n roses and velvet revolver and the author of the new york times bestseller its so easy and other lies. Ah, what agony was that, what despair, when the tomb of memory was rent open and the ghosts of his old life came forth to scourge him. See more ideas about duff mckagan, the duff and guns n roses. Maybe its because i wanted to marry duff mckagan from about age 1417 obsessed may have been the right word. I had read slashs autobiography the day it came out, and while it proved to be a very informative read and a good look. In how to be a man, he shares the wisdom he gained on the path to superstardomfrom his time with guns n roses and velvet revolver to getting sober after a life of hard living to achieving his personal american dream of marrying a supermodel, raising a family, and experiencing what its like to be winked at by prince. Mckagan is still relishing in the seahawks surprising playoff run.
Although an honors student, he dropped out of roosevelt high school. One wouldnt usually turn to a veteran of guns n roses for advice on how to live, but duff mckagan is not a typical rock musician. Forced to sober up, duff started taking an interest in business, eventually completing a degree in economics and making a killing on the stock market. When we here at sportsnation saw that our good friends at seattle weekly had secured former guns n roses bassist, duff mckagan, to write every thursday for their music blog. He was taught how to play bass by his brother bruce mckagan. In his new york times bestseller, duff mckagan, founding member of guns n roses and velvet revolver, shares the story of his rise to fame and fortune, his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, his personal crash and burn, and his lifesaving transformation via a unique path to sobriety. He got sober at thirty, went back to school, got smart about money, fell in love, became a father, and got his life back on track. Shop amongst our popular books, including 6, its so easy, how to be a man and more from duff mckagan. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Duff mckagan revealed why guns n roses reunited in a. Guns n roses duff mckagan to publish book entitled how to be a man this article is more than 5 years old its a howto guide of things ive learned about life being a dad, being a. Its so easy and other lies may just be my favorite book of all time. He is best known for his twelveyear tenure as the bassist of the hard rock band guns n roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Duff formed velvet revolver with his former band mate slash and fronts his own band, loaded. Guns n roses epitomized all of the glamour of sex, drugs and rock n roll. Duff mckagan we caught up with mckagan, cofounder of guns n roses and velvet revolver, as he was stuck in manhattan traffic on may 12. Explosive autobiography of guns n roses and velvet revolver bass guitarist duff mckagan. How to be a man and other illusions by duff mckagan.
Velvet revolver issue statement on scott weilands death. In its so easy, duff recounts guns unlikely trajectory to a string of multiplatinum albums, soldout stadium concerts, and global acclaim. Guns n rosesbassist duff mckagan unterstutzt mit dem video zu. He formed velvet revolver with his former bandmate slash and fronts his own band, loaded. But, author alex stone writes, duff mckagans memoir shows the. Duff mckagan rated a book really liked it empire of the summer moon. Guns n roses bassist duff mckagan center and guitarist slash are back in the band for the first time in two decades. It isnt just a book for rock fans, it is a book for anyone who thinks about life and tries their best to make it count, but.
Duff mckagan, he gives an intimate behindthescenes look at his life as a professional musicianincluding rare photos and video footage. Praise for duff mckagans previous book, the new york times bestseller its so easy and other lies youll read this memoir from the former guns n roses bass player for the sex, drugs, and rock and roll, but youll remember it for what comes afterrecovery, family, and fulfillment. Duff mckagan is the cofounder of hard rock groups guns n roses and velvet revolver and is the author of the new york times bestseller its so easy and other lies. Duff mckagan played bass in guns n roses for twelve years and cowrote many of their most iconic songs. Duff mckagan played bass for guns n roses for twelve years and cowrote many of their most iconic songs. Answering an ad for a bassist in a local newspaper, he met guitarist slash and drummer steven adler. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mckagan doesnt add much to the ofttold gnr story, but fans will be thrilled by this honest, detailed memoir. Duff mckagan has 14 books on goodreads with 19238 ratings.
Maybe its because i was a huge guns n roses fan growing up. Steven adler, duff mckagan, slash, matt sorum, and guns n roses. Gnr fans have received great books from steven adler, slash, and now the great michael duff rose mckagan. Februar 1964 in seattle ist ein us amerikanischer bassist. Duff mckagan is one of the most respected survivors in hard rock. Michael andrew duff mckagan born february 5, 1964, sometimes credited as duff rose mckagan, is an american multiinstrumentalist, singer, songwriter and author. Duff mckagan photos duff mckagan promotes the new book its so easy and other. Sonic sound magazine, 51415 how to be a man, illustrates how duff has balanced his career and home life, creating a happy medium that allows him to thrive.
Duff has written columns for seattle weekly and, and is the author of how to be a man. Duff mckagan the moth the art and craft of storytelling. But that kind of glory can take its toll, and it didultimatelyon duff, as well as on the band itself. Quanah parker and the rise and fall of the comanches, the most powerful indian tribe in american history by s. In addition to his musical career, mckagan, 51, has. Velvet revolver bassist duff mckagan has penned a statement from the band on the death of their former singer, scott weiland. In a book that mourns friendships and talent lost to drugs, his transformation is a relief and an. Duff had his hands on her waste as she moved her hips. The writers journey blog, 51215 mckagan is an entertaining characterfans of mckagans columns on and will enjoy the witty. Her boyfriend finally noticed that kim was gone from her seat. Duff mckagan was born as michael andrew mckagan on february 5, 1964.
Roses gilby clarke streamt rock n roll is getting louder news. Duff mckagan is the former bass player for and founding member of guns n roses. Duff was in gnr for years and subsequently founded the band velvet revolver along with fellow gnr member slash. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are closed until march 27th. Visit author central to change your photo, edit your biography and more see author. This special episode of art zone features an interview with duff mckagan. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of virgin emi. He grew up in the largely workingclass u district of seattle. Duff mckagan photo by gilby clarke, saul hudson, rose williams, velvet revolver. Neptune theater, seattle, wa 102011 i wanted to give a feel for what the night was like.
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