Under a Rock A Memoir

Cover of Under a Rock A Memoir by Chris Stein
Author: Chris Stein
Year: 2024
Language: en
Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781250286727
ISBN-10: 1250286727
Dimensions:
Height: 9.25 inches
Length: 6.1247909 inches
Weight: 1 Pounds
Width: 0.999998 inches
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Under a Rock A Memoir by Chris Stein, published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on June 11, 2024, is a 304-page autobiography that delves into the life of the co-founder of the iconic band Blondie. This memoir offers insights into the band’s formation, their rise to fame with landmark albums like “Parallel Lines,” and the complexities of navigating success in the music industry. With contributions from notable figures such as Debbie Harry and Romy Ashby, the book captures the essence of a transformative era in music history.

Readers will find a candid exploration of personal and professional experiences, as Chris Stein recounts his journey alongside famous personalities like Warhol and Bowie. The memoir not only highlights the music and cultural landscape of the 1970s and 1980s but also reflects on the challenges and triumphs that shaped his life and career. Through engaging storytelling, Stein provides a unique perspective on the punk and rock genres, making this edition a significant addition for those interested in biography, music history, and personal memoirs.


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Foreword by Debbie Harry
“A Downtown Memory” by Romy Ashby

Debbie Harry defined iconic band Blondie’s look. Chris Stein—her performing partner, lover, and lifelong friend—was its architect and defined its sound. “Parallel Lines”, their third album, catapulted to #1, sold 20 million copies, and launched singles like “Heart of Glass”, “Hangin’ On the Telephone,” and “One Way or Another”, providing the beat when Bianca Jagger and Halston danced at Studio 54 and the soundtrack to every 1970’s punk-soundtracked romance.

Chris Stein knows how to tell a story. Under A Rock is his nothing-spared autobiography. It’s about the founding of the band, ascending to the heights of pop success, and the hazards of fortune.

Famous names march through these pages—Warhol, Bowie, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more–but you can get famous names anywhere. What you can’t get anywhere else is a plunge into the moments that made a giant 1980’s artistic sensation. Stein takes us there in this revelatory, propulsive, distinctive memoir.

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When was “Under a Rock A Memoir” published?
Publisher: St. Martin’s Publishing Group. Year: 2024.
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ISBN-13: 9781250286727. ISBN-10: 1250286727.
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Language: en. Pages: 304.

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