Peter Grant - The Man Who "Led Zeppelin" (Paperback)

Wrestler turned rock manager, the late Peter Grant made his name as the manager of Led Zeppelin, helping to turn them into rock's biggest attraction by the mid 1970s. Author Chris Welch tells Grant's story from his childhood in war-torn London, to him becoming a bouncer, doorman and wrestler known as Prince Mario Alassio. He became tour manager of Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers and Gene Vincent and The Animals before taking on The Yardbirds who eventually became Led Zeppelin. The book reveals the facts about his suspended prison sentence, his dispute with the group over unpaid royalties and his retiring from the music industry a rumoured heroin addict. Written with the full co-operation of Grant's family and friends to give an insight into the most fabled and feared man in the music business.

General

Imprint:	Omnibus Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2002
First published:	March 2003
Authors:	Chris Welch
Volume editors:	Chris Charlesworth
Dimensions:	203 x 128 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	255
ISBN-13:	978-0-7119-9195-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7119-9195-2
Barcode:	9780711991958

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