This behind-the-scenes account is an insider's view of the glamorous, the not-so-glamorous, and the sometimes dangerous business of music. It charts the storied career of Andre Augustine, rock music's highest-profile security director, in a positive and humorous manner. This is not an expose. Augustine has worked with the biggest names in rock and rap, such as Aerosmith, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Kiss, Bon Jovi, George Thorogood, Run-D.M.C., and Public Enemy. His re-creations and present-day insights, as told to Mark Rodgers, clearly portray what life on the road with these pop-culture legends is truly like. Over 70 rare color photos offer new and unseen glimpses into the backstage world of rock and roll.
Language
English
Pages
318
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Monkey Boy Media
Release
June 20, 1999
ISBN
0967128803
ISBN 13
9780967128801
Guardian of the Gods: An Inside Look at the Dangerous Business of Music
This behind-the-scenes account is an insider's view of the glamorous, the not-so-glamorous, and the sometimes dangerous business of music. It charts the storied career of Andre Augustine, rock music's highest-profile security director, in a positive and humorous manner. This is not an expose. Augustine has worked with the biggest names in rock and rap, such as Aerosmith, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Kiss, Bon Jovi, George Thorogood, Run-D.M.C., and Public Enemy. His re-creations and present-day insights, as told to Mark Rodgers, clearly portray what life on the road with these pop-culture legends is truly like. Over 70 rare color photos offer new and unseen glimpses into the backstage world of rock and roll.