The Stone Roses

War and Peace

'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

'An era-defining, definitive biography' Q

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

About 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.
Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9780241957042
  • Length: 400 pages
  • Dimensions: 198mm x 25mm x 130mm
  • Weight: 278g
  • Price: £10.99
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