Mckagan was a founding member of the bands guns n roses gnr and velvet revolver, and he has penned what seems on the surface a standard tale of rags to rocknroll riches to rehab. Copresented by tsn 1290 winnipeg doug gilmour will be signing copies of his autobiography this evening. Duff mckagan says he was drinking 10 bottles of wine a day and that was when he was trying to cut down his alcohol intake an attack of acute alcoholinduced pancreatitis was the wakeup call former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan needed to give up a lifestyle of heavy drinking and drug abuse. Noah galloway living with no excuses book signing book. Private planes, oceans of booze, mountains of drugs, and walltowall womenfor the 12 years duff mckagan played bass in guns nroses, life was a rocknroll dream. Former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan moonlights as an investment guru. Duff mckagans book tour will bring him to orange county on saturday, oct. Michael andrew duff mckagan born february 5, 1964 is an american musician and writer. 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.
Book 1st printing signed by duff mckagan at ny area book signing with copy of flyer from signing included product details. Those wishing to get books signed will be asked to purchase at least one copy of the authors most recent title from book soup. Its been a long time since ive seen you, baby then you call came across my telephone said old friends are meeting will you come up maybe i said ill try to make it. He was taught how to play bass by his brother bruce mckagan. Browse duff mckagan pictures at, one of the largest collections of duff mckagan photos on the web. Duff mckagan reminisces on kurt cobain, apologizes via blog. Velvet revolver bassist duff mckagan has penned a statement from the band on the death of their former singer, scott weiland. Duff mckagan on how to be a man and other illusions book. Doug gilmour will be signing copies of his autobiography this evening. This week, mckagan took a trip down memory lane, sparked by his recent read through of cobain, rolling stones past tribute collection released after the singers 1994 death. Duff mckagan has had a zeliglike gift for being at the right place at the right time. Belfast, united kingdom book signing events eventbrite. Velvet revolver issue statement on scott weilands death. Sep 29, 2011 former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan moonlights as an investment guru.
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 was born as michael andrew mckagan on february 5, 1964. The taking is the third studio album by american rock band loaded. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Duff mckagan the moth the art and craft of storytelling.
Former screaming treesqueens of the stone age singer mark lanegan and guns n roses bassist duff mckagan united to perform the gnr. Yasmine tanres sits down with writer susan holmes mckagan and they talk about her latest book the velvet rose in the early nineties. But, author alex stone writes, duff mckagans memoir shows the ugly underside of the legendary rock. He grew up in the largely workingclass u district of seattle. Bbc news hardtalk guns n roses bassist duff mckagan. Doug gilmour book signing mcnally robinson booksellers. Guns n roses bassist duff mckagan to sign book in o. Mckagan is an entertaining characterfans of mckagans columns on and will enjoy the witty banter of how to be a man and other illusions.
Duff has written columns for seattle weekly and, and is the author of how to be a man. I will be signing books on april 1st at the pacific northwest booksellers association in portland, oregon. He was inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame with slash, axl rose, matt sorum, steven adler and izzy stradlin. Dec 03, 2015 join us during saratogas victorian streetwalk for a multi author book signing a great chance to stock up on signed books to give as gifts. Duff and i chatted in a bedroom at the chateau marmont, but he passed on my suggestion that we do it lying in bed together. Mckagan was disillusioned with the music he was making, and after contributing songs to iggy pops brick by brick, he tried his hand at a solo album. Velvet revolver issue statement on scott weilands death spin. Noah galloway living with no excuses book signing thara2488 california, literature, new jersey, new york 0 noah galloway, dancing with the stars contestant, will be signing copies of living with no excuses in various locations across the country. It was the first loaded release, since episode 1999. He had an amazing band called loudermilk, one of those bands that was a bit before their time.
Dec 16, 2016 former screaming treesqueens of the stone age singer mark lanegan and guns n roses bassist duff mckagan united to perform the gnr classic its so easy during the gutter twins set in. Shop duff mckagan signed autographed book how to be a man guns n roses and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Mckagan would ultimately regroup with gnr for a reunion tour, but stayed busy throughout the 20plus years after he left the band with solo projects and bands like velvet revolver. An absolute masterpiece of a book, you cant get any more genuine, intelligent, inspiring, thought provoking, heart touching and mind blowing autobiography than duff s its so easy and other lies. When you register to our service, youll enjoy instant access to duff mckagans agent giving you the opportunity to contact her team in a matter of moments. Guns n roses duff mckagan to publish book entitled how. Dec 04, 2015 velvet revolver bassist duff mckagan has penned a statement from the band on the death of their former singer, scott weiland. Michael andrew duff mckagan born february 5, 1964, sometimes credited as duff rose mckagan, is an american multiinstrumentalist, singer, songwriter and author.
I was a quasi gnr fan and figured he would mention kurt cobain at least somewhere in there, but basically, my beau strong armed me into reading this because he loved it so much. If you can not attend this event and would like a signed. The man who went from guns n roses to accountancy duff mckagan was once a single drink from death. Duff mckagan signed autographed book how to be a man guns n. Guns n roses duff mckagan to publish book entitled how to be a man this article is more than 5 years old its a howto guide of things ive learned about life being a dad, being a. 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. Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies or similar technologies to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customized experience. Isaac is the newest member, and hes an incredibly diverse and imaginative drummer, begins mckagan. This listing is for a signed copy of longtime guns n roses guitarist duff mckagans book titled how to be a man. Fine, but books are duff mckagans passion now originally published may, 2015 at 9. Bbc news hardtalk guns n roses bassist duff mckagans.
Duff mckagan contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. Hes a better guitar player than i am, hes a better singer than i am, and he runs protools. Bestknown for his role in the hard rock icons guns n roses, duff mckagan provided bass for some of the most revered albums in the metal canon and continued a life in music after gnrs initial early90s combustion. Mckagan rejoined the band in 2016, following their induction.
Mckagan s autobiography, its so easy and other lies, was released on october 4, 2011. Duff mckagan is the bassist for guns n roses and is also a writer. To unlock contact details for duff mckagans agent and duff mckagans management staff, simply log in or register online today. Dec 14, 2015 private planes, oceans of booze, mountains of drugs, and walltowall womenfor the 12 years duff mckagan played bass in guns nroses, life was a rocknroll dream. The title of duff mckagans new book, how to be a man and other illusions, playfully spells it out that the tome is not what it seems. The evening will feature authors of books for children, young adults and adults. It was produced by terry date in seattle, washington, and was released on april 19, 2011 through eagle rock entertainment. Oct 04, 2011 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. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Duff mckagan contact information name, email address, phone number. May 19, 2015 the title of duff mckagans new book, how to be a man and other illusions, playfully spells it out that the tome is not what it seems. Duff mckagan signed book how to be a man guns n roses 1st pr. Duff mckagan signed autographed book how to be a man guns.
He was born the youngest of eight children in a big, loving, workingclass irish family in seattle, washington. He is known for being a founding member of the legendary rock band gun n roses. Its so easy and other lies profiles guns n roses bassist. His drinking had gotten wildly out of control, and the resulting believe in me was a scattered effort that failed to spark the publics interest. Duff mckagan on substance abuse, fatherhood and the. The 48yearold died in his sleep of cardiac arrest while on tour. Oct 17, 2011 duff was really cool and signed 2 pickguards for me before heading into a tv station to do press for his new book its so easy and other lies. Join us during saratogas victorian streetwalk for a multi author book signing a great chance to stock up on signed books to give as gifts. Writing for the album began in 2009, while the band were touring in support of sick. Lets celebrate yeahahyeah yeah, yeah, oh lets celebrate yeah its been a long time since ive seen you baby but then your call came acr.
Mckagan released a threesong ep with the same title to accompany the book, featuring izzy stradlin, jerry cantrell, roy mayorga and taz bentley. Now the bassist with the most debauched rock band of its generation is an accountant. Duff mckagan, born michael andrew mckagan on february 5th, 1964 in seattle, washington is an american guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Susan holmes mckagan discusses the velvet rose on book circle. Duff mckagan stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Answering an ad for a bassist in a local newspaper, he met guitarist slash and drummer steven adler. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Nov 18, 2016 duff mckagan has had a zeliglike gift for being at the right place at the right time.
I wasnt expecting much at all from guns and roses bassist duff mckagan when i picked up his first book its so easy and other lies. May, 2015 fine, but books are duff mckagans passion now originally published may, 2015 at 9. Live, without drummer geoff reading, who, after departing the band, was. When we here at sportsnation saw that our good friends at seattle weekly had secured former guns n roses bassist, duff mckagan, to write every. Duff mckagan booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. The velvet rose vinyl bundle featuring the westies 7 record. Although an honors student, he dropped out of roosevelt high school.