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The full story of the rise and spectacular comeback of the band hailed as the saviors of punk rock Its hard to believe that in early 2004 Green Day was considered over -- the band was still together, but they were dismissed as a strictly 90s phenomenon, incapable of re-creating the success of their groundbreaking album Dookie. Then American Idiot debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, stayed on the charts for nearly 18 months, and went on to sell more than four million records and to win Record of the Year (for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams") at this years Grammys. Combining unique access to Green Day with a seasoned journalists nose for a great story, Marc Spitz gives the complete account of the band, from their earliest days to their most recent explosion of popularity and critical acclaim. Foremost, Nobody Likes You is a story of friendship and the transporting power of playing very loud music. It is the story of how high school dropout Billie Joe Armstrong came to write song lyrics that inflamed the political conscience of fans in a way that two Yale graduates couldnt. Green Days story -- from rise, to fall, to rise again -- has never before been fully told.

Taking us back to late ’70s and early ’80s Hollywood—pre-crack, pre-AIDS, pre-Reagan— We Got the Neutron Bomb re-creates word for word the rage, intensity, and anarchic glory of the Los Angeles punk scene, straight from the mouths of the scenesters, zinesters, groupies, filmmakers, and musicians who were there.“California was wide-open sex—no condoms, no birth control, no morality, no guilt.” —Kim Fowley“The Runaways were rebels, all of us were. And a lot of people looked up to us. It helped a lot of kids who had very mediocre, uneventful, unhappy lives. It gave them something to hold on to.” —Cherie Currie“The objective was to create something for our own personal satisfaction, because everything in our youthful and limited opinion sucked, and we knew better.” —John Doe“The Masque was like Heaven and Hell all rolled into one. It was a bomb shelter, a basement. It was so amazing, such a dive ... but it was our dive.” —Hellin Killer“At least fifty punks were living at the Canterbury. You’d walk into the courtyard and there’d be a dozen different punk songs all playing at the same time. It was an incredible environment.” —Belinda CarlisleAssembled from exhaustive interviews, We Got the Neutron Bomb tells the authentically gritty stories of bands like the Runaways, the Germs, X, the Screamers, Black Flag, and the Circle Jerks—their rise, their fall, and their undeniable influence on the rock ’n’ roll of today.

Mick Jagger's life is explored through the lens of his role as the iconic front man of the Rolling Stones, highlighting his influence on music and culture. The book delves into his remarkable journey and the cultural revolution he spearheaded, showcasing how his artistry and persona reshaped the landscape of rock and roll. It captures the essence of a transformative era in music history, marked by Jagger's charisma and the band's groundbreaking contributions.

This biography delves into the life of David Bowie, exploring his profound impact on music and culture throughout the twentieth century. It highlights his innovative artistry, eclectic persona, and the evolution of his career, revealing the complexities of his character and the influences that shaped his work. Through detailed accounts and insights, the book captures Bowie's legacy as a transformative figure in the entertainment industry.

The story of Marc Spitz's journey from impressionable teen to heroin addict to respected rock journalist.

New York Times, Spin, and Vanity Fair contributor Marc Spitz explores the first great cultural movement since Hip Hop: an old-fashioned and yet highly modern aesthetic that's embraced internationally by teens, twenty and thirty-somethings and even some Baby Boomers; creating a hybrid generation known as Twee. Via exclusive interviews and years of research, Spitz traces Generation Twee's roots from the Post War 50s to its dominance in popular culture today.

GREEN DAY aus Kalifornien zählt zu den angesagtesten Bands und präsentiert nun ihre offizielle Biografie, an der die Band selbst mitgewirkt hat. Der Rockbuch Verlag bringt „Nobody Likes You“ heraus, das die Erfolge der Band dokumentiert, darunter 7 MTV Video Music Awards und 1 Grammy. Green Day ist nicht nur für ihren Spaßpunk bekannt, sondern auch für ihre kritischen Ansichten zur Politik, die sie als Vorreiter für viele Künstler etablierten. Sie waren maßgeblich an der „Rock against Bush“-Tour beteiligt und zeigen in diesem Buch ihre vielseitigen Interessen. Zusammen mit Punk-Experte Marc Spitz haben sie ein Werk geschaffen, das mit einem neuen Album vergleichbar ist und zahlreiche unveröffentlichte Fotos aus ihrem Archiv enthält. Ihr letztes Album „American Idiot“ war ein großer Erfolg und verkaufte sich über 10 Millionen Mal, was in Deutschland zu Doppelplatin führte. Es ist eine Punk-Oper, die scharfe Kritik an der US-Regierung unter George W. Bush übt, mit ironischen Texten wie „Jesus of Suburbia“. Aktuell arbeiten Green Day im Studio an einem Nachfolger zu „American Idiot“ und planen eine Verfilmung des Stoffes ihrer Erfolgsplatte.

In den Reagan-Jahren kämpft Joe Green, ein Rockjournalist aus Long Island, mit seiner Heroinsucht und der Nostalgie nach der Musik seiner Jugend. Der Roman bietet einen ehrlichen Blick auf die Pubertät der Achtziger und die Auswirkungen von Musik auf das Leben. Bald wird er für das Kino verfilmt.