WFA Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 It looks amazing MARTIN POPOFF The Big Book Of Hair MetalAt 224 full-colour glossy pages, this is quite possibly the most expansive book ever on the era of music defined as much by its image as its sound. Lipstick, eyeliner, leather, denim, spandex and who could forget the hairspray? BraveWords senior writer (and proficient author) Martin Popoff is back with another high quality publication that contains nearly as many pictures as it does words. Running chronologically, as hes done in past books, Popoff surprisingly starts in 1950 with Little Richard and Elvis Presley not exactly what Id consider hair metal! The 60s get a couple of pages too, examining Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin again, those bands belong in another book.Cant really argue the inclusion of the 70s with KISS, Aerosmith, and Van Halen; but when the 80s the true dawn of hair metal arrive, each year justifiably gets its own chapter. In addition to the listing of significant dates in the margins, is a plethora of dialogue, all stemming from the authors very own interviews with the artists in question. Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx reveals the song Shout At The Devil had nothing to do with Satan,It was about (former US President) Ronald Reagan. Dokken guitarist George Lynch calls drummer Mick Browns lyrics for the Tooth And Nail album, pure Vegas lounge, so funny. Guns N Roses bassist Duff McKagan on recording Appetite For Destruction, our main concern was having some booze.And this, the most enjoyable encyclopedia youll ever pick up, rolls on with the likes of Cinderella, Poison, and a plethora of other bands. Unfortunately the book ends in 1991, the year Popoff refers to as the apocryphal last hurrah for hair metal, as that was the year grunge emerged with Nirvana releasing Nevermind.Despite Popoffs admission that a lot of the best hair metal came out in 1992, those titles are not included, partially due to space constraints. Heres hoping for a second hair metal book covering the ensuing two-plus decades.Although lineups may have changed, L.A. Guns, Tesla, Great White, Ratt, and many more have continued to churn out albums and embark on tours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WFA Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Mötley Crüe on the main board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haters Gonna Hate Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Is that something to brag about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just cringed so hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotheus Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just cringed so hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Only marginally GNR related. I propose a move to the Nobody puts baby in a corner section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 You should probably read more books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dalsh327 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 It's a (fairly) quick read, a lot of photos and "in their own words". I didn't think it was expansive but it does a pretty good job of covering that period of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combos Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just cringed so hardI know. I mean, just LOOK at that cover. I don't know how anyone can defend such cheesy music and/or image. Hair metal was as contrived and fake as it gets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerman Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I just cringed so hardI know. I mean, just LOOK at that cover. I don't know how anyone can defend such cheesy music and/or image. Hair metal was as contrived and fake as it gets.and yet that decade was so much more fun than being entertained by depressed pizza delivery boys wearing flannel shirts...but yes.. I remember having Motley Crue circa 1984 plastered all over my locker. Thought that was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Even dyed my hair blond... good god what the hell was I thinking?? Still.... it got me laid alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 they couldnt find better looking women for the books cover? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combos Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I just cringed so hardI know. I mean, just LOOK at that cover. I don't know how anyone can defend such cheesy music and/or image. Hair metal was as contrived and fake as it gets.and yet that decade was so much more fun than being entertained by depressed pizza delivery boys wearing flannel shirts. Cyndi Lauper and Boy George were "fun". Fun<authenticity imo. Edited October 3, 2014 by combos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfriend Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I just cringed so hard I know. I mean, just LOOK at that cover. I don't know how anyone can defend such cheesy music and/or image. Hair metal was as contrived and fake as it gets.and yet that decade was so much more fun than being entertained by depressed pizza delivery boys wearing flannel shirts. Cyndi Lauper and Boy George were "fun". Fun<authenticity imo.I bet you throw awesome parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combos Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I just cringed so hard I know. I mean, just LOOK at that cover. I don't know how anyone can defend such cheesy music and/or image. Hair metal was as contrived and fake as it gets.and yet that decade was so much more fun than being entertained by depressed pizza delivery boys wearing flannel shirts. Cyndi Lauper and Boy George were "fun". Fun<authenticity imo.I bet you throw awesome parties.At my age, throwing parties would be pretty pathetic lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm going to order this by mail, no way I'm going to check out with this in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 In other news Johnny Rotten is releasing the continuation of his autobiography which i been waiting for since 1997, whoopee! . Oct 9th, Anger Is An Energy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 In other news Johnny Rotten is releasing the continuation of his autobiography which i been waiting for since 1997, whoopee! . Oct 9th, Anger Is An Energy I wonder why he's doing a full memoir instead of picking up where he left off. Are you going to any of the appearances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 In other news Johnny Rotten is releasing the continuation of his autobiography which i been waiting for since 1997, whoopee! . Oct 9th, Anger Is An Energy I wonder why he's doing a full memoir instead of picking up where he left off. Are you going to any of the appearances? Nah, i don't do that whole 'sign my book' thing, just gonna pick it up down the local. Gonna go to the London gig though. And yeah, I'd've much preferred a detailed PiL one since we've had Pistols era, stories of Wobble knocking people out He released a book too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron MikeyJ Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 It does look interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 The big book of hair metal; how rock cocked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not An FSB Agent Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The big book of hair metal; how rock cocked upYou are confusing cock rock with glam. Cock rock's origins are with bands like Zepplin , The Doors, Black Oak, ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The big book of hair metal; how rock cocked upYou are confusing cock rock with glam. Cock rock's origins are with bands like Zepplin , The Doors, Black Oak, ect.I just mean cocked up as in messed up. Or fucked up. Or ruined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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