Diary Of A Rock ‘N’ Roll Star

Ian Hunter

Hunter reopens landmark diary, with foreword by Johnny Depp. Since being published in 1974, Hunter’s day-today account of Mott The Hoople’s five week late 1972 US tour has been acclaimed for being the first time the drudgery, tomfoolery and relentless obstacles encountered while touring had been recounted in print along with the usual triumphs. Hunter was simply trying to focus his energies from chasing groupies after marrying lifelong partner Trudi, handing his notes to the late Charlie Gillett when the noted writerradio presenter needed to fill his quota with Panther Books.

Many of today’s top musicians cite Diary… as their adolescent Bible, Hunter turning his dry wit, down-to-earth attitude and sense of wonder at visiting thenmythical America and humorous details, such as flying for the first time or worrying about his waist-line, while giving priceless insights into the original Mott.

Ultimately, the scenarios Hunter describes have changed little, despite life back then seeming quaintly primitive compared with today’s easy techological playground. People are still rude, rock can still elevate like nothing else and bands will always fight, although few can claim to have sneaked into Elvis’s garden while the King was watching TV.

Essential, especially for those not yet touched by its magic.