Slash by Slash, Anthony Bozza
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Book Reviews of Slash
Book Review: The True Story of a Real-Life Guitar Hero
Summary: 4 Stars
It's unfortunate that Guns n' Roses often gets lumped into the same category as trendy hair and glam bands from the 80's like Poison and Motley Crew, because in many ways they were the last real authentic rock n' roll group.
Rising from the gutters of Los Angeles to world-wide infamy and superstardom, G-N-R blazed a trail of debauchery and destruction everywhere they played. Leading that charge were Axl Rose and Slash - a musical union that was as chaotic as it was perfect.
Slash is the brash and uncensored story of a living rock legend that's fortunate to be alive - a real guitar hero. His story is wild, excessive and sad. He delves into detail about his private and musical relationships, addiction to drugs and alcohol, and love of rock.
Only in the bizarre world of rock n' roll could Slash's combination of naivety, raw talent and reckless determination have led to success.
No way will true rock fans be able to put this book down.
Book Review: surprisingly good read
Summary: 4 Stars
the book is surprisingly well-written and gives insight into how the band was formed, how they achieved tremendous success and how it all broke down with startling clarity. the best things that i found about the book was the way slash described how guns n roses came together as highly creative musicians and created music as well as how much thought and effort is put into organising each musician's part into a composed song. it is incredibly revealing in terms of the music business in those days and what it takes to become the best of the best in the field of music. slash doesn't speak negatively about his other bandmates, instead, he looks back with calmness and resignation that time provided. the book is one about excess, success, failure and is a really compelling read.Book Review: Slash
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great book that shows the phrase 'sex, drugs and rock n roll' to perfect effect. This book is littered with stories of drug taking excess, exploits from on tour and some degree of insight into the workings of Guns n Roses. Slash writes very candidly about a variety of events in his life and I felt you really got a feeling for who he is and what motivates him. The book has excellent photography throughout, as well as a middle colour section. The book finishes right up to date with Velvet Revolver and how they formed and write together. Overall a good rock autobiography and well worth a read if you're a fan of Slash or any of his various bands.
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Book Review: Above average rock biography
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought this to be an above average rock biography.
It has a lot of cliches, but it's fast paced and, thanks, it gives at least a little insight into production process or inspiration about creation of the songs.
Anyway, it's always amazing how guys like Slash (and his pals at GNR) manage to achieve success. Slash says he was a thief at the time, stealing everything. Than, the guy was addicted or close to addiction to every drug imaginable. Still, they can play night after night and create and produce and have realtionships... It's a mystery.
I recommend this book iy you're a GNR or Slash fan. Just don't expect any counselling from him. :)
Book Review: Read this book, maybe skip some detail
Summary: 4 Stars
Slash tells an incredibly comprehensive life story in so much detail that--I'm afraid to admit it--I skipped over some sections just so I could move the story along. You can't knock a man for being detailed, but sometimes it was a little bit much for me. That might not be the same for you.
Slash speaks charitably of the people with whom he had famous past feuds, a major departure from high profile celebrities who use their autobiographies to settle old scores. Musicians will appreciate Slash's analysis of his own songs and writing process, while the rest of us can just enjoy stories about how the madness got out of hand.