Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks by Stephen Davis (English) Hardco

Description: Gold Dust Woman by Stephen Davis Stevie Nicks is a legend of rock, but her energy and magnetism sparked new interest in this icon. At sixty-nine, shes one of the most glamorous creatures rock has known, and the rare woman whos a real rock n roller.Gold Dust Woman gives "the gold standard of rock biographers" (The Boston Globe) his ideal topic: Nicks work and life are equally sexy and interesting, and Davis delves deeply into each, unearthing fresh details from new, intimate interviews and interpreting them to present a rich new portrait of the star. Just as Nicks (and Lindsey Buckingham) gave Fleetwood Mac the "shot of adrenaline" they needed to become real rock starsaccording to Christine McVieGold Dust Woman is vibrant with stories and with a life lived large and hard:* How Nicks and Buckingham were asked to join Fleetwood Mac and how they turned the band into stars* The affairs that informed Nicks greatest songs* Her relationships with the Eagles Don Henley and Joe Walsh, and with Fleetwood himself* Why Nicks married her best friends widower* Her dependency on cocaine, drinking and pot, but how it was a decade-long addiction to Klonopin that almost killed her * Nicks successful solo career that has her still performing in venues like Madison Square Garden* The cult of Nicks and its extension to chart-toppers like Taylor Swift and the Dixie Chicks FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography STEPHEN DAVIS is Americas preeminent rock journalist and biographer, having written numerous bestsellers on rock bands, including the smash hit Hammer of the Gods. He also collaborated with legendary musicians Levon Helm and Mick Fleetwood on their autobiographies. He lives in Boston. Review "Captivating...Daviss candid, energetic book reveals the life of the woman whos arguably one of rocks greatest singer-songwriters." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "[A]n intimate and refreshing look at both Stevie Nicks career and personal life." - Departures "An entertaining rock biography." - Kirkus Reviews "All you ever wanted to know about Fleetwood Macs mesmerizing frontwoman." - People Magazine "Davis is astute and respectful...adept in his literary analysis." - The New York Times Book Review Review Quote "Captivating...Daviss candid, energetic book reveals the life of the woman whos arguably one of rocks greatest singer-songwriters." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "[A]n intimate and refreshing look at both Stevie Nicks career and personal life." - Departures "An entertaining rock biography." - Kirkus Reviews "All you ever wanted to know about Fleetwood Macs mesmerizing frontwoman." - People Magazine "Davis is astute and respectful...adept in his literary analysis." - The New York Times Book Review Description for Library Top rock journalist/biographer Davis chronicles the life of gold-dusted Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and solo-career fame, with topics ranging from the affairs that inspired her greatest songs to her various drug dependencies. Details ISBN125003289X Author Stephen Davis Short Title GOLD DUST WOMAN Publisher St. Martins Press Language English ISBN-10 125003289X ISBN-13 9781250032898 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-11-21 Subtitle The Biography of Stevie Nicks Imprint St. Martins Press Pages 352 DEWEY 782.42166092 Audience General UK Release Date 2017-11-21 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117144532;

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