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Waiting for the Man: The Story of Drugs and Popular Music Paperback – July 1, 2001

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4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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Drugs counsellor and rock journalist Shapiro documents the favoured drug of each era of pop history and studies in detail the most famous casualties-Charlie Parker, Hendrix, Keith Moon, Jim Morrison et al-while examining the disturbing collusion between two billion-dollar industries. First published in 1988, this new edition features over 100 pages of new material on Tupac, Cobain and the rise of Acid House.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Helter Skelter Publishing
  4. Publication date
    July 1, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1900924080
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1900924085
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Helter Skelter Publishing; Revised, Updated edition (July 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1900924080
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1900924085
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Harry Shapiro

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I have worked for over 40 years for UK drug charities as an author, journalist and public speaker while also writing music biography – Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Alexis Korner and Graham Bond. My biography of Gary Moore will be out in Germany in 2022 and I am currently researching a book about a little known or remembered but utterly brilliant Louisiana blues guitarist called John Campbell.

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thebull911
5.0 out of 5 stars As promised
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2013
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This book was purchased as a gift/book for my son. A book needed for his Masters readings. Book was in perfect and unused condition.
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Thomas Chippie
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
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Informative book, enjoyed it.
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Darren Gore
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive text on the subject
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2000
I enjoyed the first edition of this book 10 years ago. Recently, I was pleased to discover that it has been revised and updated, and I bought the new edition immediately.
'Waiting For The Man' is the definitive history of drugs and popular music. It's a compelling study that covers a lot of ground - the histories of various drugs; how they work (and work against the user); why they have been popular with musicians (and others) at various times; and how the rest of society has reacted to this drug use (and, in turn, how drug use in itself is a reaction to the times).
A lot of the information presented in 'Waiting for The Man' is fascinating and surprising. For example - early this century, marijuana could be found growing wild along the banks of the Mississippi; LSD was once used as a psychiatric tool, and Cary Grant gave it high praise; and the heroin-and-cocaine 'cocktail' known as the speedball was not invented by rock stars, but by American GIs during the Korean War - to counter the adverse effects of their government-issue amphetamines.
As well, 'Waiting For the Man' is written in a highly-readable style which contains many witty observations - such as "the worst thing that could happen to a Mod was to have his parents understand him", and "as usual, the press took 2 and 2 and made 137".
So, if you're looking for an informative, thought-provoking and entertaining look at why drugs and popular music have always seemed to go together, 'Waiting for The Man' is the book you need.
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Cee Cee
5.0 out of 5 stars So informative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2021
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Amazing book, used it for my dissertation on drugs in the music industry, good quality
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JIW
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
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Quite an informative & interesting book but littered with typing errors. Sad that so many talented people were lost to drug addiction
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