Sound N' Fury

Name: Sound N' Fury
Brand: ECW Press
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Rock N' Roll Stories

By: Alan Niven

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Paperback | 31 March 2026

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252 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.52

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Experience rock history through sharp, engaging stories featuring icons like Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith

Most rock ’n’ roll books are a bore. They all have the same narrative arc and are aimed at the dwindling following that now follows an artist that has long passed their AARP date.

Sound N’ Fury does not have a story arc. It is a collection of anecdotes, like a record comprised of various tracks — each one has its point and purpose. Alan Niven, who guided Guns N’ Roses from the gutter of Los Angeles to Wembley Stadium, shares stories from his remarkable life as a manager with an immediacy delivered by an extraordinary recall of dialogue. Readers will encounter not just Guns N’ Roses (who have sold almost 10 million tickets to their shows) but The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Clarence Clemons, Whitesnake, Elton John, and others who came from humble origins and experienced fame known only to few. Small-town minds collided with worldwide adulation, expectations, and demands. The results are amusing, affirming, and, predictably, disastrous. Keep in mind that rock ’n’ roll is God’s occupation for the unemployable.

Written with a crisp and fluid style, the magnificence and idiocy of the music world will dance off the pages and engross even those who are not rock fans.

Industry Reviews

“[Alan Niven] worked with us and — whether anybody says it or not — became like the sixth, silent member.” — Izza Stradlin, Guns N’ Roses

“A loud, defiant, and unapologetically tangible reminder that behind every stage light is someone just trying to keep the band from falling apart.” — The Brutally Delicious Podcast

“Alan has a way with words, as we all know, and his ‘Rock N’ Roll Stories’ do not disappoint. Fun, funny, and insightful.” — Appetite for Destruction

“Utilizing this laid-back manner results in an easy read... there’s no shortage of juicy details on offer here.” — BraveWords

“A loud, defiant, and unapologetically tangible reminder that behind every stage light is someone just trying to keep the band from falling apart.” — The Brutally Delicious Podcast

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