*** By the Sunday Times bestselling author of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
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'A fascinating insight into one of the greatest artists of our
lifetime.' Evening Standard**
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'This is a personal friendship in writing... an endearing and powerful
tale of a man who conquered the entire entertainment industry with his
creative force.' Variety**
His music thrilled the generation it was written for, and has
entertained and inspired every generation since.
HERO: DAVID BOWIE is an intelligent 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. 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.