Mckagan s wisdom has been sought out on everything from financial planning and relationships to. Duff mckagan has secured the top spot on my favorite author list. He is best known for his twelveyear tenure as the bassist of the hard rock band guns n. Sep 21, 2018 duff mckagan its so easy and other lies. He is best known for his twelveyear tenure as the bassist of the hard rock band guns n roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Duff mckagan and stone temple pilots join musicares event may 15, 20 billy idol and heart honor alice in chains at musicares event jun 6, 2012 billy idol and heart to perform at charity concert. Indeed, mckagan himself comes across as wonderfully affable and deeply grounded in his art. Stradlin, alice in chains frontman jerry cantrell for book theme song. I saw that rob zombie is going to induct alice cooper at the. Duff mckagan guns n roses, velvet revolver joined alice in chains on stage on july 22 at the knitting factory in spokane, washington to perform two songs, nutshell and man in the box.
Bassist duff mckagan guns n roses, velvet revolver was a recent guest on the nights with alice cooper radio show. Alice in chains was the first of grunges big four ahead of nirvana, pearl jam, and soundgarden to get a gold record and achieve national recognition. May 12, 2015 how to be a man is the gritty, acousticdriven title track for duff mckagans how to be a man ep. Beyond that, i wont comment on it until ive had an opportunity to read it, if it. It wasnt like i was grabbing jerry because i need a guy from alice in chains or i need the story of izzy. You hang with alice in chains guitarist jerry cantrell and you guys. My daughters know all about the dangers of drugs thanks to me by wenn in music festivals on 20 may 2015.
May 05, 2015 duff mckagan dissects how to be a man. Duff mckagan is an excellent writer with a highly accessible style and his story is nothing if not riveting. Michael andrew duff mckagan born february 5, 1964, sometimes credited as duff rose. Jun 11, 2015 to coincide with his new book, duff also released the how to be a man ep, a 3track set featuring special guests izzy stradlin exguns n roses, alice in chains jerry cantrell, stone sour drummer roy mayorga and burden brothers drummer taz bentley. Duff mckagans daughters think axl rose is woke according to a new interview duff mckagan gave to the new statesman, he revealed that both of his daughters think that guns n roses frontman axl rose is woke. Kurt cobain shortcircuited death by heroin with a shotgun blast to the head in 1994. Alice in chains often abbreviated as aic is an american rock band from seattle, washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist jerry cantrell and drummer sean kinney, who later recruited bassist mike starr and lead vocalist layne staley. He also wrote a gritty, acousticdriven title track for the ep, which features his old gnr. Alice in chains were among the loudest voices out of seattle. He got sober at thirty, went back to school, got smart about money, fell in love, became a father, and got his life back on track. Duff mckagan to release supergroup ep with new book. Duff mckagan recently released a book this month,how to be a man and other illusions, and now it seems hes ready to get writing again. May 14, 2015 duff mckagan recently released a book this month,how to be a man and other illusions, and now it seems hes ready to get writing again.
One wouldnt usually turn to a veteran of guns n roses for advice on how to live, but duff mckagan is not a typical rock musician. Alice in chains guitarist jerry cantrell and guns n roses bassist duff mckagan have known each other since the 80s, when they were both seattle musicians on the cusp of breaking through. An absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duffs its so easy and. Made available on the same day as the book may 12, the disc features former guns n roses guitarist izzy stradlin, alice in chains vocalistguitarist jerry. Toward the end of his first tenure with guns n roses, mckagan released a solo album, be. Aug 04, 2015 alice in chains were among the loudest voices out of seattle. Mckagan, the author of two books already, revealed in an interview with louder. You hang with alice in chains guitarist jerry cantrell and you guys seem like buddies. Gilby clarke musical hair velvet revolver duff mckagan axl rose alice in chains band memes 80s music guns n roses. Mckagan released a threesong ep with the same title to accompany the book, featuring izzy stradlin, jerry cantrell, roy mayorga and taz bentley. In the video below, mckagan reads a passage from his second book, how to be a man and other illusions, wherein he talks about reuniting with axl rose, creating a. In a recent interview with the pulse of radio, mckagan revelaed that he might be working with alice in chains on a book of their own. Duff mckagan on his new book, axl rose, and his favorite guns n. Duff mckagan on his new book, axl rose, and his favorite guns n roses song.
Guns n roses bassist duff mckagan wrote a short piece to promote alice in chains upcoming album rainier fog, saying about the bands state since making a comeback back in 2009 via loudwire. Duff mckagan could be writing alice in chains biography. Duff mckagan put together a threesong ep to accompany his new book, how to be a man and other illusions, out may 12th on da capo press. May 14, 2015 according to the pulse of radio, exguns n roses bassist duff mckagan is likely to write the official biography for alice in chains. His next endeavors are an upcoming book, titled how to be a man and other illusions, and a threesong ep also titledhow to be a man. Alice in chains live at hammerstein ballroom ghost cult.
As the book how to be a man proves, mckagan has enough stories of his own. Jul, 2015 bassist duff mckagan guns n roses, velvet revolver was a recent guest on the nights with alice cooper radio show. Panteras phil anselmo on vocals and guns n roses duff mckagan on guitar performing would. I can only give how to be a man four stars because mckagan s first book is the greatest rock and roll memoir ever penned. Just last week, i talked to sean kinney, alice in chains drummer. You hang with alice in chains guitarist jerry cantrell and you. Soundgardens fan created book raises money for charity. The guns n roses bassist penned the bio for the bands upcoming rainier fog album. Loaded, alice in chains, not to mention writing two books and a weekly. Mckagans wisdom has been sought out on everything from financial planning and relationships to. To coincide with the da capo press book, the guns n roses bassist is. Check out espn sportsnations chat with duff mckagan.
The track features mckagans former guns n roses bandmate izzy stradlin on guitar. Fanfilmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. How to be a man is the gritty, acousticdriven title track for duff mckagans how to be a man ep. Former bassist duff mckagan on the drugs, the booze, the chicks and the lifestyle that nearly finished him off.
Jul 24, 2015 a few people have asked me in recent days about a story that was in the news a few months ago. In the video below, mckagan reads a passage from his second book, how to be a man and other illusions, wherein he talks about reuniting with axl rose, creating a set list and the universal bond we all have. As he gears up for the may 12 release of his muchbuzzedabout new book, how to be a man and other illusions da capo press, former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan will issue a threesong companion ep, how to be a man. Duff mckagans daughters think guns n roses frontman axl. Usa and tagged aic, alice in chains, hammerstein ballroom, hit songs, jeff angell, layne staley, metal, mike inez, new alice in chains album in 2018, rock, sean kinney, seattle, the one you know, walking papers, william duvall by news team. Its so easy and other lies is the most compelling book ive picked up in a while. Duff mckagan to release how to be a man ep featuring izzy.
Apr 25, 2006 these guys are my bros from way back, and for me its kind of a dream come true to play with alice in chains, mckagan said the other night at a viewing party for the vh1 decades live. In 2006, mckagan temporarily joined alice in chains as a rhythm guitarist. This is not surprising insofar as mckagan goes way back with alice in chains, and has already authored two books. Duff mckagan teams with izzy stradlin and jerry cantrell for new. All of which makes this a very, very enjoyable, if disturbing. Michael andrew duff mckagan born february 5, 1964, sometimes credited as duff rose mckagan, is an american multiinstrumentalist, singer, songwriter and author. Hear duff mckagans gritty new ballad how to be a man rolling. That version of the band still records and performs.
I can only give how to be a man four stars because mckagans first book is the greatest rock and roll memoir ever penned. According to the pulse of radio, exguns n roses bassist duff mckagan is likely to write the official biography for alice in chains. A few people have asked me in recent days about a story that was in the news a few months ago. Duff mckagans its so easy and other lies book to be turned into documentary. Former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan is writing the official. Michael andrew duff mckagan, sometimes credited as duff rose mckagan, is an american multiinstrumentalist, singer, songwriter and author. Find images and videos about guns n roses, gnr and duff mckagan on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love.
Jul 24, 2015 duff mckagan guns n roses, velvet revolver joined alice in chains on stage on july 22 at the knitting factory in spokane, washington to perform two songs, nutshell and man in the box. Apr 30, 2015 duff mckagan to release supergroup ep with new book. So it is that alice in chains, with its influential blend of. Duff mckagan to release how to be a man ep featuring. How to be a man and other illusions by duff mckagan, chris. The forthcoming book will be accompanied by a threesong ep, led by. Former guns n roses and velvet revolver bassist duff mckagan. Mar 20, 2012 an absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duffs its so easy and other lies. Duff mckagan on his how to be man collaboration with. How to be a man and other illusions by duff mckagan. Former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan is writing the. As susan silver is quoted to say at one point in the book, layne is alice in chains. Apr 29, 2015 and hopefully its gonna be a funny book.
Oct 28, 2015 grammy award winning soundgarden chris cornell, ben shepherd, kim thayil and matt cameron is one of the last remaining titans and originators of daring and experimental rock music from the. The woman at the henna tattoo table has her book of patterns set out and is. The way he interweaves his life experiences is raw, honest, and uplifting. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Duff mckagan of velvet revolver with jerry cantrell of. Alice in chains was the first of grunges big four to break out, but nirvana clearly won the tothedeath competition. Cantrell started to sing lead vocals on alice in chains 1992 ep sap.
Jul 01, 2019 guns n roses bassist duff mckagan recently discussed late velvet revolver bandmate scott weiland during a recent interview on rolling stone music now. Guns n roses make heartbreaking layne staley claim. Duff mckagan streams how to be a man, alice in chains. William duvall later replaced staley and duff mckagan joined on rhythm guitar.
Inside the gritty new ballad and book bassist teams with exguns n roses guitarist izzy stradlin, alice in chains frontman jerry cantrell for book. Duff mckagan reads from new book, how to be a man, on nights. Duff mckagan to tour with alice in chains music news. Dec 14, 2015 guns n roses nearly killed duff mckagan. These guys are my bros from way back, and for me its kind of a dream come true to play with alice in chains, mckagan said the other night at a viewing party for the vh1 decades live. Mckagan, the author of two books already, revealed in an. Having just released his muchbuzzedabout new book, how to be a man and other illusions da capo press, former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan issued a threesong companion ep, how to be a man. Some famous friends of his will guest on that threetrack outing, including his former guns n roses bandmate izzy stradlin, alice in chains guitaristvocalist jerry cantrell, stone sour drummer roy mayorga and burden brothers. According to the pulse of radio, mckagan is likely to write the official biography for alice in chains. With the charismatic layne staley behind the microphone, they became one of the most influential and successful bands to come out of the seattle music scene. B 20110545 isbn 9781451606638 isbn 9781451606652 ebook for marie alice mckagan. I have no knowledge of or involvement with a possible alice in chains book by duff mckagan beyond that, i wont comment on it until ive had an opportunity to read it, if.
It isnt just a book for rock fans, it is a book for anyone who thinks about life and tries their best to make it count, but. Guns n roses bassist duff mckagan recently discussed late velvet revolver bandmate scott weiland during a recent interview on rolling stone music now. Duff mckagan taps alice in chains, stone sour, etc. According to the pulse of radio, ex guns n roses bassist duff mckagan is likely to write the official biography for alice in chains.
May 02, 2019 duff mckagans daughters think axl rose is woke according to a new interview duff mckagan gave to the new statesman, he revealed that both of his daughters think that guns n roses frontman axl rose is woke. Velvet revolverexguns n roses bassist duff mckagan might go on tour this summer with the reunited alice in chains as the bands second guitarist. Duff mckagan joins alice in chains on stage in spokane. It took layne staley, alice in chains lead singer, a while longer to kill himself with a speedball. Duff mckagan reads from new book, how to be a man, on.
To watch jerry cantrell, sean kinney and mike inez gather themselves along with the brilliant william duvall, was to me, like watching rocky in 1976 as a 12yearold. To coincide with his new book, duff also released the how to be a man ep, a 3track set featuring special guests izzy stradlin exguns n roses, alice in chains jerry cantrell, stone sour drummer roy mayorga and burden brothers drummer taz. These are interesting times duff mckagan from duff mckagans loaded featuring duff mckagan. May 05, 2015 duff mckagan on his new book, axl rose, and his favorite guns n roses song.
May 12, 2015 as he gears up for the may 12 release of his muchbuzzedabout new book, how to be a man and other illusions da capo press, former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan will issue a threesong companion ep, how to be a man. Its so easy and other lies by duff mckagan if you wanna read a book about rocknroll life and fighting back to normal life afterwards he is an inpiration. Jul 15, 2016 alice in chains guitarist jerry cantrell and guns n roses bassist duff mckagan have known each other since the 80s, when they were both seattle musicians on the cusp of breaking through. He went on and on down the road, finally coming to a black woods, where he hid and wept as if his heart would break. Grammy award winning soundgarden chris cornell, ben shepherd, kim thayil and matt cameron is one of the last remaining titans and originators of daring and. For the eps title track that would be how to be a man mckagan called in alice in chains guitaristvocalist jerry cantrell, stone sour drummer roy mayorga and his former guns n roses bandmate izzy stradlin. Duff mckagan interview on book, axl rose, and guns n roses. Former bassist duff mckagan on the drugs, the booze, the chicks and the lifestyle that nearly finished him. They were iconic pioneers who mixed grunge and metal in ways that continue to influence todays artists, and theirs is a story of hard work, selfdestruction, rising from the ashes, and carrying on a lasting legacy. Duff mckagans upcoming book will be issued alongside a companion ep featuring izzy stradlin and jerry cantrell.
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