Holy Rock & Rollers: The Story of Kings of Leon

Holy Rock & Rollers: The Story of Kings of Leon
ISBN-10
1849380724
ISBN-13
9781849380720
Category
Music
Pages
211
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Omnibus Press& Schirmer Trade Books
Author
Joel McIver

Description

Describes the rock band's rise to fame in the United Kingdom after lacking support in their home country, and reflects on the lessons they learned about fame, substance abuse, and being in the public eye.

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