Tattoos and Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen

Neil Vince with Mike Sagar

ISBN 10: 1409104796 / ISBN 13: 9781409104797

Published by Orion, London, 2010

About this Item

The book is in very nice condition and the jacket has a small closed tear to the rear. Motley Crue were formed in Los Angeles in 1981 and have since gone on to become one of America's biggest-selling and notorious heavy metal acts, with nine studio albums and over 80 million album sales. Acquiring huge success by the end of the 80s with their mixture of heavy metal and glam rock, singer Vince Neil's 'glam' look even supposedly inspired the hit Aerosmith song 'Dude (Looks Like A Lady)'. In 1992 Neil left the band to pursue a solo career before returning in 1997. The band went into hiatus in 2000 before reuniting in 2004. In this book, Vince Neil chronicles his personal experiences as singer and frontman for Motley Crue, and his time as a participant on reality shows. Motley Crue were a band who always lived up to the typical image of the 'rock and roll' lifestyle and this is captured first-hand by Neil, who writes candidly about the band's struggles with drugs, alcohol and the law. These include incidents such as bass guitarist Nikki Sixx's near fatal heroin overdose in 1987. He also details his marriages to date, as well as movingly writing about the death of his daughter Skylar from cancer in 1995. The result is a compelling look at a band and a man who have seen many highs and lows in their career.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tattoos and Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen
• Publisher: Orion, London
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1409104796
• ISBN 13: 9781409104797
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Autobiography
  • Music
  • History

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Synopsis

Motley Crue were formed in Los Angeles in 1981 & have since gone on to become one of America's biggest-selling & notorious heavy metal acts, with nine studio albums & over 80 million album sales. In this book, Vince Neil chronicles his personal experienes as singer & frontman for Motley Crue, & his time as a participant on reality shows.

About the Author

Vince Neil was born in 1961 and is the singer for American metal band Motley Crue. He has been performing for over 25 years with both Motley Crue and performing solo. Neil also founded the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund to raise awareness and funding for childhood illnesses. He currently lives in California. Mike Sagar is a bestselling author and award winning reporter, who worked closely with gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson during his years as a contributing editor to ROLLING STONE. He lives with his son in La Jolla, CA. Micke Sager is a bestselling author and award winning reporter, who worked closely with gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson during his years as a contributing editor to Rolling Stone. He lives with his son in La Jolla,CA.