Hero: David Bowie

Hardback

Main Details

Title Hero: David Bowie
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lesley-Ann Jones
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:496
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 162
Category/GenreRock and Pop
Biographies and autobiography
ISBN/Barcode 9781444758818
ClassificationsDewey:782.42166092
Audience
General
Illustrations 2 x 8pp colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Publication Date 22 September 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

His music thrilled the generation it was written for, and has entertained and inspired every generation since. HERO: DAVID BOWIE is an exploration of the man behind the myths and the makeup told from the very beginning. Respected music journalist and biographer Lesley-Ann Jones knew David Jones from the days before fame, when he was a young musician starting out, frustrated by an industry that wouldn't give him a break and determined to succeed at whatever cost. Here she traces the epic journey of the boy from Bromley born into a troubled background to his place as one of the greatest stars in rock history. Jones has interviewed numerous friends and associates of Bowie, many of whom have never spoken publicly about him before. Drawing on this new material and meticulous research, the real story of Bowie's family background is told; the true inspiration behind the creation of Ziggy Stardust is revealed, and we learn how his marriage to Angie ended in agony following his comeback from a near fatal drug addiction. Jones also revisits Bowie's tragic relationship with his brother and his deep bond with T Rex frontman Marc Bolan. Bowie's rebellious nature, his many sources of inspiration and creativity, and his complex, intense personality are discussed here, creating a unique and compelling portrait of an extraordinary man. This is Bowie as you've never seen him before.

Author Biography

Lesley-Ann Jones is a journalist, newspaper columnist and broadcaster. The author of eight published books, she has enjoyed more than twenty-five years in music and the media. She lives in South-East London with her young children, the eldest having grown up and gone into the music business.