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Countless accolades have been bestowed upon King’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. Comprised of extensive interviews conducted by author and longtime King’s X fan Greg Prato,
King’s X: The Oral History allows the band’s three members - singer/bassist Doug Pinnick, guitarist Ty Tabor, and drummer Jerry Gaskill - 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 Jam’s Jeff Ament, The Police’s Andy Summers, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, Pantera’s Rex Brown, Motley Crue’s Mick Mars, and many more.
In addition,
King’s X explores the stories behind every single song the band has 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 band’s tours with some of rock’s biggest names - including AC/DC, Pearl Jam, and Motley Crue - and the events that led to their show-stopping performance at the mammoth Woodstock ’94 festival.
Packed full of rare and never-before-seen photographs from throughout their career,
King’s X is the definitive companion to the band and their music.
Review
"Ton of great interviews with the band and others (including me) on the history of this great and underrated band! Check it out." --Eddie Trunk
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To any fan, the book is likely to become a dog-eared treasure. 'I always feel that King's X has a very unique story to tell,' Gaskill reflects near the end of the book. 'It's unlike any other story out there.' Greg Prato's diligent approach, which walks the reader through each phase of these three artists' creative and personal journeys, lays out exactly why."
--Rolling Stone
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A beautifully produced book that does what the title says. The band and other musicians, friends and record company workers, talk about the music of King's X.
Enthuse
about it, actually. It's great to hear some of the stories behind their songs, about the ups and downs of being a band who have never quite made it big but seemed to have influenced everyone they have come into contact with. About the different approaches record companies took, and how different albums were conceived and recorded." --International Times
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This book is an excellent narrative that presents the grand arc of the King's X story from beginning to present, and includes details that I never knew. Even the information I already knew was presented as part of the larger story, and the context was crucial." --Proglodytes
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Prato's neatly curated text includes a track-by-track exposition of King's X's recording history, and with the Texans set to release their first studio album in 11 years later in 2019, this labour of love serves as a primer for the curious and the believers alike" --Planet Rock
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If your aim is to endure and gain the undying respect of your peers and fans, then this book is required reading." --The Void Report
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With this oral history, noted music writer Greg Prato picks apart with precision the entirety of King's X's musical history." --Under the Radar
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If you are a King's X fan, this is a must read. Even though the typical King's X fan knows a ton about them, there are still some details you may not know and appreciate reading about." --blue-echoes
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Greg's the modern master of the rock 'n' roll oral history but this is his best yet. Part of the credit goes to Jawbone and the swell design, but mainly it's Greg