Bandalism: The Rock Group Survival Guide

By Julian Ridgway

Book Overview

Bandalism [ban-dl-i-zm] n .: the willful or malicious destruction of, or damage to, the fabric of a rock/pop/indie group brought about by one or more of its members Axl Rose's monumental meltdowns . . . Kurt Cobain's tragic band-slaying suicide: The long history of platinum-selling überband implosions is more dramatic than a Russian novel. But even local cover bands can suffer the ill effects of the limelight. Multi-rock-band veteran Julian Ridgway's Bandalism is a can't-miss guide to rock 'n' roll survival, offering sage advice on how to avoid the pitfalls that can doom your group. Here's how to: Find nonpsycho band members Craft the perfect band image Choose a name that doesn't suck And much more, including the handy Healthy Band Checklist, an ideal MySpace profile generator, and the Second Album Venn Diagram.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061645591
• ISBN13: 9780061645594
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Dey Street Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"