Guitar By Earl Slick: A rock 'n' roll tell-all autobiography from David Bowie's sideman

Unearth the untold tales of rock history as seen through the eyes of Earl Slick, the legendary guitarist who stood beside David Bowie. From his early days jamming with John Lennon to his time tearing it up with the New York Dolls, prepare to be immersed in 50 years of pure rock 'n' roll adventures.

As every great rock singer knows, a phenomenal guitarist by their side is pure gold. Earl Slick started right at the top. At just 22, he was handpicked by David Bowie to wield his axe on the iconic 1974 Diamond Dogs tour. He never looked back. Slick's electrifying riffs graced classic Bowie albums like Young Americans and Station to Station. Remarkably, during this period, he was also a key member of John Lennon's band at the time of the former Beatle's tragic passing.

His stellar collaborations didn't stop there. Over the years, Slick has laid down unforgettable licks alongside giants like Mick Jagger, The Cure, Buddy Guy, and Eric Clapton. Throughout it all, whether tearing it up on tour or crafting sonic landscapes in the studio, he embraced the full-throttle rock 'n' roll lifestyle – a life that ultimately pushed him to the very brink.

Guitar throws you right into the heart of the action, putting you in the room and up on stage with rock's most iconic figures. Through Earl Slick's raw and honest recollections, you'll discover how music history was forged, one electrifying lick at a time.

"Earl is a legendary guitar star. His playing is earthy, timeless and never less than stellar" - David Bowie

Praise for Guitar

"Touching . . . poignant" - Sunday Express

"Guitar gives an unvarnished account of the weird and unpredictable life of a musical mercenary" - Telegraph