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Here is the story of an often overlooked one-of-a-kind rock ''n'' roll musician and the historic times he lived in. In spite of numerous opportunities for success he became a tragedy.ÞJerry Nolan came out of New York in the 1970s as part of two of the most influential and infamous bands of the time the proto-punk New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders'' Heartbreakers. Jerry had what it took to be a star but his battles with heroin continually stymied his career and ultimately ended his life. Despite this he is remembered as a cross between a Martin Scorsese film character and jazz legend Gene Krupa: a stylish urban wisecracking trendsetting raconteur who was also a powerhouse drummer.ÞÊStranded in the Jungle: Jerry Nolan''s Wild Ride ä A Tale of Drugs Fashion the New York Dolls and Punk RockÊ tells Jerry''s story through extensive research and interviews with those closest to him: bandmates friends lovers and family members including new interviews with members of Rock and

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      Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
      Publication Date: 01/09/2017
      ISBN13: 9781495050817, 978-1495050817
      ISBN10: 1495050815
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      Book Synopsis
      Here is the story of an often overlooked one-of-a-kind rock ''n'' roll musician and the historic times he lived in. In spite of numerous opportunities for success he became a tragedy.ÞJerry Nolan came out of New York in the 1970s as part of two of the most influential and infamous bands of the time the proto-punk New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders'' Heartbreakers. Jerry had what it took to be a star but his battles with heroin continually stymied his career and ultimately ended his life. Despite this he is remembered as a cross between a Martin Scorsese film character and jazz legend Gene Krupa: a stylish urban wisecracking trendsetting raconteur who was also a powerhouse drummer.ÞÊStranded in the Jungle: Jerry Nolan''s Wild Ride ä A Tale of Drugs Fashion the New York Dolls and Punk RockÊ tells Jerry''s story through extensive research and interviews with those closest to him: bandmates friends lovers and family members including new interviews with members of Rock and

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