Peter Grant: The Man Who Led Zeppelin
The Man Who "Led Zeppelin"
$19.75
- Paperback
255 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2002
Summary
Wrestler turned rock manager, the late Peter Grant made his name as the manager of Led Zeppelin, helping to turn them into rock’s biggest attraction by the mid 1970s. Author Chris Welch tells Grant’s story from his childhood in war-torn London, to him becoming a bouncer, doorman and wrestler known as Prince Mario Alassio. He became tour manager of Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers and Gene Vincent and The Animals before taking on The Yardbirds who eventually became Led Zeppelin. The book revea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780711991958 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0711991952 |
| Author: | Chris Welch |
| Publisher: | Omnibus Press |
| Imprint: | Omnibus Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 255 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2002 |
| Weight: | 399g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 130mm x 201mm |
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Critics Review
‘Provides an illuminating read for anyone wondering about the ravages of rock supremacy. It’s particularly good on the subject of Zep’s peculiar movie, The Song Remains the Same. With the details of Zep’s rise and fall receding into history, their legend and influence secure. this story’s medley of tragic endings reminds us that no one is so powerful as to be immune to power’s consequences.’ MOJO
About The Author
Chris Welch
Welch is the author of 20 rock biographies and a contributor to the Sunday Times and The Independent.
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