The Stone Roses: War and Peace
"This is the one. It’s the definitive biography of the band, stuffed with photos that have never been seen before—the production values are gorgeous. The writing feels really fresh and definitive. It’s a classic." —Alex Heminsley, BBC 6 Music Book of the Month"The Stone Roses are more important than Picasso.” —Damien Hirst, artist"[Their music] brings back memories of the most happiest time in my football career...The fact that they are back is incredible to see." —David Beckham"It's like 'Quadrophenia.' They're the best band in the world, no question. I followed them around when I was 16 and 17, it's amazing." —Liam Gallagher, former Oasis frontman and Beady Eye singer"A comprehensive, no-holds-barred account of a . . . shambolic, chaotic, mercurial and self-destructive band. Spence details, with steely, forensic precision, the story of the group's ascent, heyday and spectacular implosion. All the triumphs and disasters are here." —Sunday Times"This is the one Stone Roses book fans will want to read. Copies of this superb biography will not remain on shop shelves for long." —The Bookseller'The band's background has never been so exhaustively detailed...an absorbing yarn." —Sunday Business Post"Rich with context. The view from the American industry is particularly illuminating." —The Observer"Simon Spence’s Stone Roses bioWar & Peaceis so good. This is gonna be a summer of Roses books—but this is the one, this is the one." —Q Magazine