On October 1st, music lovers and rock history aficionados will be treated to an electrifying new release with American Song; Late 80s On The Sunset Strip And The Bands On The Verge Of Breaking Big-the highly anticipated book from author Phillip Harrington, published by New Haven Publishing Ltd.
Set against the gritty, glittering backdrop of the late 1980s Sunset Strip, American Song chronicles the meteoric rise - and sudden fall - of the hard rock scene that defined a generation. More than just a recounting of the bands
that made it big, this deeply immersive narrative gives voice to the musicians and groups who ruled the scene, only to be swept aside as the industry's tides turned.
"We have all heard the stories regarding MOTLEY CRUE, POISON, and GUNS N' ROSES," says Harrington, "but they're only a small part of the actual story. American Song is about the bands that were next in line, destined to be the next big thing - and how an entire movement was derailed just as it hit its stride."
The book offers an insider's view of the Sunset Strip's golden era, when record deals were flowing, rock stars
were in the making, and every night felt like the start of something legendary. Through interviews, rare stories,
and vivid detail, American Song captures the chaotic beauty of a music scene on the brink-right before the
grunge revolution changed everything.
Featuring over 15 headlining acts from the hair metal explosion, this book is a celebration of the music, madness,
and mythology of 1980s rock culture-told with honesty, heart, and a healthy dose of hairspray.
Whether you're a lifelong fan of the era or discovering the scene for the first time, American Song delivers a fresh and unflinching perspective on a genre that shaped the sound-and style-of a generation.
American Song hits online retailers October 1st.
Publisher: New Haven Publishing Ltd.
Author: Phillip Harrington
Genre: Music History / Cultural Commentary
ISBN: 978-1915975249
Available wherever good books are sold
