Van Morrison

There are few internationally famous rock artists whose careers have not been adequately documented over the years. Van Morrison is an exception. For all his achievements, surprisingly little is known of Morrisons's life beyond the myths perpetuated by an often ill-informed music press. Morrison has jealously guarded his private life and maintained a mystique that few journalists have ever been able to penetrate.In this challenging and uncompromising book, Jonny Rogan attempts to separate the man from the myth. Rogan charts Morrison's development from his Belfast childhood, through the turbulent Them years to his final acceptance as one of the world's greatest rock artists. It is a fascinati.