Lonely Boy: The Autobiography of a Sex Pistols Guitarist

«Lonely Boy» — is an unusual story of a guitar wizard who, along with the Sex Pistols, changed the face of 21st-century culture, pushing society towards a social revolution. This autobiography will give the reader a chance to immerse themselves... in the atmosphere of that time and develop sympathy for its heroes. In the book, Steve sadly recounts how his childhood was spent without his biological father and how he had to endure domestic violence from his stepfather. Fascinated by music and fashion at a young age, Steve essentially saved himself from a lifetime behind bars. Life in London in the seventies, the formative years of the Sex Pistols, the birth of punk rock, the recording of «Anarchy in the UK» and the legendary album Never Mind the Bollocks… And, of course, the scandalous exchange on the Bill Grundy show – this interview with the headline «Dirt and Fury» was printed in all the newspapers in the country, thereby forcing the national consciousness to pay attention to the phenomenon of punk. Steve's voluntary departure to New York and Los Angeles, where he became a victim of endless rehabilitation and relapses, struggled with addiction to alcohol, heroin, and sex. A significant part of the book is dedicated to the history of the Sex Pistols. This band, as Steve Jones said, was not destined to record a second album and set out on a tour. They were destined to «burn out and crash». «Steve Jones's autobiography is unlikely to leave you indifferent. The book essentially tells the story of the Sex Pistols from Steve's perspective, but it also details the guitarist's life, his struggle with bad habits, his quest for self-discovery and harmony in life. The Sex Pistols recorded only one album, after which they existed for less than two years and absurdly fell apart, leaving behind an immortal musical and cultural legacy. The book strikes with its sincerity and simplicity. A true friendly dialogue with the reader». — Stanislav Tkachuk, translator and scientific editor of the book «You can call any autobiography anything, but certainly not boring and ordinary. The title of the book speaks for itself, although the stories are told in a light