But that kind of glory can take its toll, and it did ultimately on duff. Its so easy book by duff mckagan official publisher page. Its so easy and other lies by duff mckagan waterstones. Buy its so easy and other lies by duff mckagan from waterstones today. Books, duff mckagan, guns n roses, passing judgement. 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. Bassist mckagan is the poster child for not judging a book by its cover. Soon after, the most dangerous band in the world was born. Its so easy and other lies official trailer 1 2016 duff. Reading its so easy and other lies, gnr bassist duff mckagans entertaining autobiography, one wonders how the band survived as long as it did. All of which makes this a very, very enjoyable, if disturbing, read. The first edition of the novel was published in october 4th 2011, and was written by duff mckagan. Mckagan writes honestly about the band s early years and the deepening drug troubles suffered by most of the band, including himself. In it s so easy, duff recounts guns unlikely trajectory to a string of multiplatinum albums, soldout stadium concerts, and global acclaim.
Instead, its so easy and other lies, mckagan s now bestselling autobiography, begins with duff lying helplessly in a hospital bed as his pancreas explodes, splashing his internal organs with enzymes so corrosive that they sear his insides with thirddegree burns, as he whispers to his attending doctor to please kill him. But that kind of glory can take its toll, and it did ultimately on duff, as well as on the band itself. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 366 pages and is available in hardcover format. Its so easy and other lies is the crazy story of one of rocks survivors the big cheese book description explosive autobiography of guns n roses and velvet revolver bass guitarist duff mckagan. Mckagan is always supremely frank and wellspoken in his recollections, never holding back the gritty details. Mckagan s autobiography, its so easy and other lies, was released on october 4, 2011. An absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duff s its so easy and other lies. Mohr, tim col, isbn 1451606648, isbn 9781451606645, brand new, free shipping in the us a founding member of guns n roses shares the story of his career and private life, covering the bands rise to fame, overcoming alcoholism, and his experiences as a husband and father. Oct 18, 2012 its so easy and other lies by duff mckagan, 9781409127390, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
In its so easy, duff recounts guns unlikely trajectory to a string of multiplatinum albums, soldout stadium concerts, and global acclaim. Mckagan writes honestly about the bands early years and the deepening drug troubles suffered by most of the band, including himself. Mckagan was a founding member of the bands guns n roses gnr and velvet revolver, and he has penned what seems on the surface a standard tale of rags to rocknroll riches to rehab. As he makes clear in his new autobiography its so easy and other lies, this was never a sure thing. I love all of the members and ive read slashs book but. All of which makes this a very, very enjoyable, if disturbing. And other lies duff mckagan, guitarist for the iconic rock band guns n roses, shares his incredible story of playing bass for one of the biggest bands in the world. But that kind of glory can take its toll, and it didultimatelyon duff, as well as on the band itself. Mckagan released a threesong ep with the same title to accompany the book, featuring.
Duff mckagan, saul slash hudson, nikki sixx, benny urquidez. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1984, at the age of twenty, duff mckagan left his native seattlepartly to pursue music but mainly to. Its so easy and other lies is the crazy story of one of rocks survivors the big cheese about the author duff mckagan played bass in guns n roses for twelve years and cowrote many of their most iconic songs. This book is signed by the author, musician duff mckagan on the first page with a black sharpie. Former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan has lived the rock and roll lifestyle about as thoroughly as anyone, and somehow managed to survive it all. Dj morty is standing behind a table in the backyard. 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. Mar 20, 2012 an absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duffs its so easy and other lies. Apr 20, 2016 it s so easy and other lies official trailer 1 2016 duff mckagan documentary hd in theaters. Duff mckagan is an excellent writer with a highly accessible style and his story is nothing if not riveting. The gnr story has been told from several angles, and while mckagan s book doesnt have the same oomph as slashs 2008 autobiography, its better written and more insightful about more topics than just.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Its so easy and other lies official trailer 1 2016 duff mckagan. Its so easy and other lies by duff mckagan summary and. As guns began to splinter, duff felt that he himself was done, too. 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 it s so easy and other lies.
Oct 01, 2012 an absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duffs its so easy and other lies. Where his bandmates collaborated with journalists for slash and my appetite, mckagan drafted its so easy on his own, and as a result, the book s strength is its focus. 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. Indeed, mckagan himself comes across as wonderfully affable and deeply grounded in his art. My friend simon gave me this excellent autobiography by one of the most interesting rock musicians from the 80s and 90s as a christmas gift a couple of years ago. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading it s so easy. Mckagan released a threesong ep with the same title to accompany the book, featuring izzy stradlin, jerry cantrell, roy mayorga and taz bentley. Duffs book presents a fresh take on this unforgettable ride, along with an unprecedented look into his own personal struggles and triumphs. A new documentary, its so easy and other lies, based on his autobiography, explores mckagans crazy life through the lens of a live reading and. Sep 21, 2018 duff mckagan it s so easy and other lies. Oct 20, 2011 and a friend of mine said, youve got to get off this. How to be a man and other illusions by duff mckagan, chris. Its so easy and other lies official trailer 1 2016.
Post comments atom culture brats is intelligent, witty, and insightful commentary on pop culture from the 80s to today. A new documentary, its so easy and other lies, based on his autobiography, explores mckagans crazy life through the lens of a live reading and performances from mckagans current band, loaded. Explosive autobiography of guns n roses and velvet revolver bass guitarist duff mckagan duff mckagan was a cofounder of guns n roses, with a year tenure on bass in. Out of all them, i enjoyed reading duffs book the most. Its so easy and other lies by duff mckagan, 9781409127390, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mckagans autobiography, its so easy and other lies, was released on october 4, 2011. Its so easy book by duff mckagan official publisher. I was never a big guns n roses fan but i liked their music and used to like playing their songs in jam and cover bands. But, i realized, confidence must always be rooted in work.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The gnr story has been told from several angles, and while mckagans book doesnt have the same oomph as slashs 2008 autobiography, its better written and more insightful about more topics than just gnr, including his stints with velvet revolver and loaded. It was much more rooted into reality than the drug fueled haze the previous two books of. Never miss an opportunity to keep your damn mouth shut. Sign up for our newsletter and receive special offers, access to bonus content, and info on the latest new releases and other great ebooks from touchstone.
Mckagan, former bassist for guns n roses and velvet revolver, is a college grad, an avid reader and loves the written word. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading its so easy. In it s so easy, duff recounts gnrs unlikely trajectory to a string of multiplatinum albums, soldout stadium concerts, and global acclaim. I wasnt expecting much at all from guns and roses bassist duff mckagan when i picked up his first book its so easy and other lies. An hour or so later im thinking i should really take a glass of water to the guy running the. Its so easy 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.
Its so easy and other lies official trailer 1 2016 duff mckagan documentary hd in theaters. Oct 18, 2012 an absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duffs its so easy and other lies. An absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duff s it s so easy and other lies. Its so easy and other lies is the authorized music documentary that chronicles the incredible life of duff mckagan founding member and bass player for guns n roses, velvet revolver and loaded. Now, lets contrast this with the opening paragraph of its so easy and other lies, duff mckagan s new autobiography, the first eighty pages of which are now available for free download here. Guns n roses went on to sell more than 100 million albums worldwide. Duff mckagan its so easy and other lies, released in 2012. The children of the 80s are reclaiming pop culture. Guns n roses epitomized all of the glamour of sex, drugs and rock n roll. Now, lets contrast this with the opening paragraph of its so easy and other lies, duff mckagans new autobiography, the first eighty pages of which are now available for free download here. I would recommend duffs book to any gnr fan who wants to know the truth about gnr. A founding member of guns n roses and velvet revolver shares the sto. And those books now have an essential companion and counterpart.
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