About the Author
Holly George-Warren is the award-winning author of the "New York
Times "bestseller "The Road to Woodstock "(with Michael Lang),
"Public Cowboy #1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry," "Punk 365,"
and a dozen other books. The two-time Grammy nominee has written
for such publications as "Rolling Stone," the "New York Times,"
"The Village Voice," and "Entertainment Weekly." Coeditor of "The
Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll," she served as the
editorial director of Rolling Stone Press for eight years. She
lives in upstate New York.
Reviews
"It's a credit to Warren's unflinching tone that the Chilton of
"Destruction "is a charismatic, oft-frustrating man unwilling to
kowtow to anything or anyone ... You'll never hear his music the
same way again."
" LA Times"
"A Man Called Destruction "is also the only thing about this
criminally under-appreciated band you ll ever need to read. It does
more than all the articles, books, documentary films, and cover
albums with liner notes written by famous fanboys about how
important and life-changing Big Star s recordings were combined
Nobody has done such a great job telling his story before. This is
what makes Holly George-Warren s achievement such an important one,
and "A Man Called Destruction" one of the most important books on
the life and work of a musician to come out this year.
Jason Diamond, "Flavorwire
"
This book is all Chilton, all the way.
" The New York Times"
A revelatory account of [Chilton s] career."
" NPR""A thoroughly reported biography illuminating the life and
work of one of the more mystifying and influential cult figures in
rock.... Chilton receives the biography he deserves."
"Kirkus Reviews" (starred)
The immensely gifted and highly influential musician Alex Chilton
has long deserved a big biography. Holly George-Warren's
meticulously researched and beautifully written book shows us
Chilton in all his mysterious glory. "A Man Called Destruction"
gets to the heart of the man by focusing on the music he made (and
the music that made him) with great precision and authority. I
loved reading this sensitive, sympathetic, and intelligent portrait
of a complicated and important figure.
Dana Spiotta, author of "Stone Arabia"
This book is the very definition of a labor of love. Every page of
it is infused with Holly George-Warren's affection for and deep
understanding of Alex Chilton and his groundbreaking work. Even its
most candid moments are presented with empathy and a profound
respect. Chilton could be thorny and difficult character -- he is
fortunate to have found a biographer eager to untangle the knots of
his character and to find the sweet heart beating within.
Anthony DeCurtis, Contributing Editor, " Rolling Stone"
"
""A Man Called Destruction "is also the only thing about this
criminally under-appreciated band you'll ever need to read. It does
more than all the articles, books, documentary films, and cover
albums with liner notes written by famous fanboys about how
important and life-changing Big Star's recordings were
combined...Nobody has done such a great job telling his story
before. This is what makes Holly George-Warren's achievement such
an important one, and "A Man Called Destruction" one of the most
important books on the life and work of a musician to come out this
year."
Jason Diamond, "Flavorwire"
"A thoroughly reported biography illuminating the life and work of
one of the more mystifying and influential cult figures in rock....
Chilton receives the biography he deserves."
"Kirkus Reviews" (starred)
"The immensely gifted and highly influential musician Alex Chilton
has long deserved a big biography. Holly George-Warren's
meticulously researched and beautifully written book shows us
Chilton in all his mysterious glory. "A Man Called Destruction"
gets to the heart of the man by focusing on the music he made (and
the music that made him) with great precision and authority. I
loved reading this sensitive, sympathetic, and intelligent portrait
of a complicated and important figure."
Dana Spiotta, author of "Stone Arabia"
"This book is the very definition of a labor of love. Every page of
it is infused with Holly George-Warren's affection for and deep
understanding of Alex Chilton and his groundbreaking work. Even its
most candid moments are presented with empathy and a profound
respect. Chilton could be thorny and difficult character -- he is
fortunate to have found a biographer eager to untangle the knots of
his character and to find the sweet heart beating within."
Anthony DeCurtis, Contributing Editor, " Rolling Stone"
"One of the most important music biographies of the year."
"Flavorwire"
"A thoroughly reported biography illuminating the life and work of
one of the more mystifying and influential cult figures in rock....
Chilton receives the biography he deserves."
"Kirkus Reviews" (starred)
"The immensely gifted and highly influential musician Alex Chilton
has long deserved a big biography. Holly George-Warren's
meticulously researched and beautifully written book shows us
Chilton in all his mysterious glory. "A Man Called Destruction"
gets to the heart of the man by focusing on the music he made (and
the music that made him) with great precision and authority. I
loved reading this sensitive, sympathetic, and intelligent portrait
of a complicated and important figure."
Dana Spiotta, author of "Stone Arabia"
"This book is the very definition of a labor of love. Every page of
it is infused with Holly George-Warren's affection for and deep
understanding of Alex Chilton and his groundbreaking work. Even its
most candid moments are presented with empathy and a profound
respect. Chilton could be thorny and difficult character -- he is
fortunate to have found a biographer eager to untangle the knots of
his character and to find the sweet heart beating within."
Anthony DeCurtis, Contributing Editor, " Rolling Stone"
A thoroughly reported biography illuminating the life and work of
one of the more mystifying and influential cult figures in rock....
Chilton receives the biography he deserves.
"Kirkus Reviews" (starred)
"The immensely gifted and highly influential musician Alex Chilton
has long deserved a big biography. Holly George-Warren's
meticulously researched and beautifully written book shows us
Chilton in all his mysterious glory. "A Man Called Destruction"
gets to the heart of the man by focusing on the music he made (and
the music that made him) with great precision and authority. I
loved reading this sensitive, sympathetic, and intelligent portrait
of a complicated and important figure."
Dana Spiotta, author of "Stone Arabia"
"This book is the very definition of a labor of love. Every page of
it is infused with Holly George-Warren's affection for and deep
understanding of Alex Chilton and his groundbreaking work. Even its
most candid moments are presented with empathy and a profound
respect. Chilton could be thorny and difficult character -- he is
fortunate to have found a biographer eager to untangle the knots of
his character and to find the sweet heart beating within."
Anthony DeCurtis, Contributing Editor, " Rolling Stone"
