The encyclopedia of dead rock stars: heroin, handguns, and ham sandwiches

The bible of pop music's dead--the ultimate record of all those who arrived, rocked, and checked out over the last forty-odd years--reveals the truth behind thousands of fascinating stories about Buddy, Jeff, Sid, Jimi, Biggie, Janis, Elvis, Marc, Tupac, and more. Includes a smorgasbord of ligh...

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Main Author: Simmonds, Jeremy 1961- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. Chicago Review Press 2008
Edition:Rev. ed
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Summary:The bible of pop music's dead--the ultimate record of all those who arrived, rocked, and checked out over the last forty-odd years--reveals the truth behind thousands of fascinating stories about Buddy, Jeff, Sid, Jimi, Biggie, Janis, Elvis, Marc, Tupac, and more. Includes a smorgasbord of lighter-hearted sidebars, including strange facts, lucky escapes, and top-ten death discs.
Item Description:An A Capella book. "First published ... as Number one in heaven : the heroes who died for rock 'n' roll" - T.p. verso. - Includes index
Physical Description:XVIII, 604 S. Ill. 24 cm
ISBN:9781556527548