Richard Blade’s autobiography is much more than a spotlight on any one decade. Instead, he gives you a jaw-dropping, uncensored insider’s look into the world of music, movies, and television and its biggest stars, starting in the sixties and continuing through to the new century. Richard takes you on a journey that few have experienced: from his early days as a student at Oxford to the wild, lascivious nights of being a disco DJ touring the clubs of Europe, to coming to America and working with Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and Sarah Jessica Parker and finally breaking through into the L.A. radio scene and becoming the number one morning drive personality in California. From his TV and radio shows to his feature films and live gigs, Richard shares stories that have until now remained secret. His unique perspective will take you on the road with Depeche Mode, to Australia with Spandau Ballet, into the recording studio with Morrissey, and onto the main stage at Live Aid with Duran Duran. He opens up about his friendships with Michael Hutchence and George Michael, as well as his passionate love affair with Terri Nunn of Berlin. This is a no-holds-barred look at life, sex, and death, set to a pulsing backbeat of music. For the first time, Richard Blade shares his extraordinary story, allowing us to see the world through his eyes.
Paperback: 524 pages
Publisher: Indigo River Publishing (October 31, 2017)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Reviews
"So finally a true to the heart autobiography book about the life of Richard Blade! Not only a 100% truly personable gentleman, a 100% individual who's passion for 80' music and bands and people Richard Blade is all the above! This book will make you laugh, cry, inform and not want you to put it down. Incredible photos, interviews, "I can't believe that's," "oh, I did not know that's" and plenty more. This book is a must read not only for you but for your friends and their friends."
By Kenenth R. Flynn
"Brilliant, Honest, Addictive."
By Richard W.
"Richard Blade is to 80's KROQ listeners (and now First Wave) as Vin Scully was to Dodger fans. A comforting voice who is a constant, and a true legend in Los Angeles. Always interjecting a personal story, or thoughts on current events, along the way, but coming back to what we're here for: the music. I've had the opportunity to meet both, and they are genuine and truly kind and warm, a rarity in this La La Land we live in. This book is raw, full of emotions. You feel you're there, hearing the stories of the 80's, and from the DJ who was at the epicenter of the new "British Invasion". As teens, we raced home to see whom we would see on Video One. We were sad when Richard went to the Caribbean, but he returned, and later found a whole new nationwide audience on First Wave. Hoping this publication will catch the eyes of the producers of the one thing that hasn't yet happened, Richard Blade finally getting his chance on Survivor. Oh, heck, forget Survivor; we want to see both Richard AND Krista on The Amazing Race!"
By The Plumbugs
"I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy and I couldn't put it down. Read it in 1 day, all 512 pages!!! What an adventure. It will make you laugh and cry. It is a non stop personal and musical journey that starts in England and travels through Europe in the 70's and continues to the US for the amazing experience of the 1980's and the second British invasion and beyond. It is a must read and i loved the photos."
By Krista Sheppard
"If you love 80s you will love this book - so many intimate details about bands like Depeche Mode, Morrissey, Duran Duran, Adam Ant, Berlin just to name a few. This Autobiography by the Legendary DJ Richard Blade of KROQ (SIRIUS/XM) Radio is a must read for all 80s Fans!!!"
By Daniel Sanchez
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