King's X: The Oral History

King's X: The Oral History

â€˜I think theyâ€™re easily one of the best rock trios anywhere. I donâ€™t think theyâ€™ve been equaled.â€™ Andy Summers (The Police)

â€˜They were really ahead of their time. If you listen to the music that followed, they really figured things out that took many bands ten more years to figure out.â€™ Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins)

â€˜Kingâ€™s Xâ€™s music will never age. People will never get tired of beautiful harmony vocals and great songs.â€™ Richard Christy (Death/Iced Earth/Charred Walls Of The Damned)

â€˜Kingâ€™s X is a dynamic, soulful band, whose show remains one of the best Iâ€™ve ever seen!â€™ Paul Shaffer (Late Show With David Letterman bandleader)

Countless accolades have been bestowed upon Kingâ€™s X over the years, and, since their formation in 1980, they have grown to become one of the most universally admired in hard rock and heavy metal. But their story is one of many ups and downs, trials and tribulations, and periods of good and bad luck. This authorized biography examines and explores all aspects of their history, both personally and professionally, and allows the bandâ€™s three membersâ€”singer/ bassist Doug Pinnick, guitarist Ty Tabor, and drummer Jerry Gaskillâ€”to tell their full story for the first time. It also opens the floor to friends and collaborators, plus some of the many top rock names who are also fans of the band, including Pearl Jamâ€™s Jeff Ament, The Policeâ€™s Andy Summers, Smashing Pumpkinsâ€™ Billy Corgan, Soundgardenâ€™s Kim Thayil, Panteraâ€™s Rex Brown, MÃ¶tley CrÃ¼eâ€™s Mick Mars, and many more.

In addition, Kingâ€™s X: The Oral History explores the stories behind every single song the band have recorded over the years, while also detailing the creation of each of their twelve albums and offering insight into the influence of religion on their work. It also features memories of the bandâ€™s tours with some of rockâ€™s biggest namesâ€”including AC/DC, Pearl Jam, and MÃ¶tley CrÃ¼eâ€”and the events that led to their show-stopping performance at the mammoth Woodstock â€™94 festival. Packed full of rare and never-before-seen photographs from throughout their career, and with a foreword by Scott Ian of Anthrax, this is the definitive companion to the band and their music.

Greg Prato is a journalist from Long Island, New York, whose writing has appeared in such renowned publications as Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and Vintage Guitar. He is also the author of several popular books, including Shredders! The Oral History Of Speed Guitar (And More), Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music, and A Devil On One Shoulder And An Angel On The Other: The Story Of Shannon Hoon And Blind Melon. And you may have even heard him on one of his many radio appearances, which include interviews on The Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show, Eddie Trunk Live, and The Ron & Fez Show.

Admired and respected by musicians and music fans alike, Kingâ€™s X are one of the most acclaimed hard-rock bands in the business. Since 1988, the bandâ€”singer/bassist Doug Pinnick, guitarist Ty Tabor, and drummer Jerry Gaskillâ€”have issued twelve studio albums, including such classics as Gretchen Goes To Nebraska, Faith Hope Love, and Dogman, and achieved MTV/radio hits including â€˜Over My Head,â€™ â€˜Itâ€™s Love,â€™ and â€˜Black Flag.â€™ They remain one of rockâ€™s finest live acts.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
Creator	Scott Ian
EISBN	9781911036449
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct	0
Label	Jawbone Press
Manufacturer	Jawbone Press
NumberOfPages	374
PublicationDate	2019-02-19
Publisher	Jawbone Press
ReleaseDate	2019-02-19
Studio	Jawbone Press

King's X: The Oral History

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