The Stone Roses by Simon Spence - ISBN: 9780241957042
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Stone Roses: Rise, fall, and resurrection of a generation’s defining band.

The Stone Roses

War and Peace

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  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    24 July 2013

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Summary

They’re back. And they’re going to be bigger than ever.

The definitive story of The Stone Roses by Simon Spence, with an updated final chapter covering the reunion rollercoaster ride.

From the Manchester backwaters to the worldwide 2012 tour, War and Peace lays bare the irresistible tale of the last of the great bands.

Based on 400 hours of interviews with over seventy of The Stone Roses’ closest associates, including six former band members, War and Peace…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241957042
ISBN-10:0241957044
Author:Simon Spence
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:24 July 2013
Weight:280g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 27mm
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Critics Review

This is the one. It’s the definitive biography of the band, stuffed with photos that have never been seen before. The writing feels really fresh and definitive. It’s a classic

This is the one. It’s the definitive biography of the band, stuffed with photos that have never been seen before. The writing feels really fresh and definitive. It’s a classic – Alex Heminsley * BBC 6 Music Book of the Month *
A comprehensive, no-holds-barred account… details with steely, forensic precision the story of the group’s ascent, heyday and spectacular implosion. All the triumphs and disasters are here * The Sunday Times *
A forensic, detailed and beautifully researched history of the Stone Roses…. full of new stuff – John Harris
For the casual listener, or die-hard fanatic, this is a genuine masterpiece * What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision *
This is the one Stone Roses book fans will want to read. Copies of this superb biography will not remain on shop shelves for long * The Bookseller *
An era-defining, definitive biography * Q *
A loving and detailed biog * Mojo *
Cute on the machinations of the industry and internal band politics * The Times, Book of the Week *
Brilliant… forensically put together – Gordon Smart * XFM *
Simon Spence’s Stone Roses compendium has it all - interviews with the Manc group’s closest confidants, unseen photos and a timeline that stretches all the way back to the group’s inception … The definitive word on the band * NME Music Book of the Year 2013 *

About The Author

Simon Spence

Simon Spence collaborated with Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham on the acclaimed memoirs Stoned and 2Stoned. He has written for the NME, i-D, Dazed & Confused and the Independent. He was at the Stone Roses’ legendary Blackpool and Alexandra Palace shows in 1989 and covered their era-defining Spike Island show for The Face.

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