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Snake Eyes: Confessions of a Replacement Rockstar Paperback – April 12, 2009

by Stacey Blades (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
Blades, Stacey
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  1. Print length
    232 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 12, 2009
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.53 x 9.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1439229511
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1439229514
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BookSurge Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1439229511
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1439229514
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.53 x 9.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #7,634,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
32 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book to be a fun, quick read with engaging stories about being a rock star. They appreciate the book's insight, with one customer noting its honest take on the author's experiences. The book receives mixed feedback regarding its spelling and grammar.

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13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, describing it as a quick and fun read with good rock and roll content.

"...Great read on a guy who doesn't quit. From Canadian roots to LA Guns, he tells his story rolling "Snakeyes" almost all the time. Clearly,..." Read more

"...are a lot of stories about the endless parties and such, this is a good book...." Read more

"...This book is a great read and if you love your rock music there is no way you can miss this!" Read more

"I really enjoyed this book very much, it was the classic Rock N Roll story nothing more noting less. A good read!" Read more

7 customers mention "Story quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer describing it as a classic rock and roll narrative.

"...The story told here is at times very interesting for fans of LA Guns and Roxx Gang and it`s very encouraging to see people driven by a goal and..." Read more

"..."ghostwriter" that makes you feel you've heard it all before, no fantastic stories you just know can't be all true...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book very much, it was the classic Rock N Roll story nothing more noting less. A good read!" Read more

"Really fun read, Stacey does a great job here, fun and honest take of his story...." Read more

4 customers mention "Insight"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, with one review highlighting its great details and another mentioning it provides a biography of Stacey Blades.

"...All in all, very solid and insightful. Honestly, the guy may have a better shot at writing than cock-rock...." Read more

"Great book about a guy just trying to "make it" as a rockstar, great details, easy read, finished it in about 4 hours...." Read more

"...This book shows you the good, the bad, the funny & the sad & shows that you should never give up on a dream...." Read more

"This is a biography otr Stacey Blades former guitarist from Roxx Gang. Very good book. I like it" Read more

3 customers mention "Spelling"1 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's spelling, with some finding it good while one customer mentions spelling and grammatical errors.

"...odd (all text is in bold print), and there are some spelling and grammatical errors, but I was okay with it - the whole thing flows like a hyper..." Read more

"Really fun read, Stacey does a great job here, fun and honest take of his story...." Read more

"Horrible title, poorly executed..." Read more

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  • Stephanie Meusel
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the truth about the Rock 'n Roll lifestyle
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2009
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I like biographies - not only musicians' biographies. I have read my share of them and, naturally, liked some and didn't like others.

    Now...this one stands out, and in a good way: it feels "real".
    No fancy vocabulary by some more or less renowned "ghostwriter" that makes you feel you've heard it all before, no fantastic stories you just know can't be all true.

    Stacey tells it like it is - sometimes fun sometimes tough, sometimes you're on a high and at other times just plain frustrated. There is no glorification of the rock 'n roll lifestyle - you can tell Stacey Blades really loves this life with all its ups and downs - and it gives you, the fan, a whole new appreciation of what your favourite musicians endure while on the road - and then they still put on a great show as if nothing bad had ever happened and, at least in the case of L.A. Guns, they still take the time to come out and meet their fans, regardless of how exhausted and crappy they may be feeling - and you'd never be able to tell. Hats off to Stacey Blades and his fellow rockers!

    This book is a great read and if you love your rock music there is no way you can miss this!
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  • Ron Albanese
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Tale of a C-Level Rocker's Journey ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    About six months ago, I never knew who "Stacey Blades" was. I came across L.A. Guns' latest album Hollywood Forever, and was impressed. The whole record is great, and I noticed the great lead playing ... and here I am!

    Blades is just about exactly my age, and came of age liking the same stuff I did for the most part, so personally it's a relatable tale, but this is a cool, breezy read for anyone who is chasing a dream - and that includes chasing it in two countries, and at least as many time zones as Stacey! On the technical side, the formatting is a little odd (all text is in bold print), and there are some spelling and grammatical errors, but I was okay with it - the whole thing flows like a hyper conversation, not prose.

    The one thing that confuses me after reading the book is, why the heck did he leave L.A. Guns in 2013? He obviously was happy in the band, going by this book, but of course, things can change. Here's to hoping he goes back.

    Hard rock fans will definitely like this book.
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  • Drunkle Nick
    2.0 out of 5 stars Horrible title, poorly executed
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    When I saw the title "Confessions of a Replacement Rockstar," I fully was expecting to hear about what it was like to be taking Traci Guns' place in a band that Guns founded.

    No. Instead, I got names of hotels and stories about lost luggage and bad connections. That happens to everyone Stacey! Doesn't mean you should write about it.

    You wait to the second-to-last page to address that Traci Guns has reformed a new version of LA Guns and it has caused you problems. That's what people want to read about. What was it like being in his shadow?

    Instead, you chose to bore us with stories of Roxx Gang (never heard of them) and a zillion stories about ex-girlfriends that you never fully developed.

    The reason I didn't put one star (hate it) is that you come across as a pretty down-to-earth guy. You're just not a writer.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Robert R. Francis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book by Stacey Blades is good. I read it through in just a few days. He tells the story of his life, both musically and personally, beginning w/ his day sin Canada. While there are a lot of stories about the endless parties and such, this is a good book.

    The one thing I would have liked to read more about was L.A. Guns and perhaps more about them writing, their songs, etc. Don't get me wrong, there is content on the band, but I would have liked to read about this even more.

    Overall, I thought this was a good book and a nice quick read to learn a little more about Blades, his journey to Sunset Strip, and finally to L.A. Guns.
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  • Tarjei Dale Helleberg
    3.0 out of 5 stars For hardcore fans only..
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I cannot believe that all the other reviews are all so positive, this book is no way near perfect!
    First let me say something about the paperback book itself.. The font is so large your 80 year old grandma can read it without her glasses! I was quite surprised and thought maybe i had bought a special edition for the visually impaired but apparently this was the standard edition. I must admit that i don`t read a lot of books so this might be more common than i think. The coverart however, is pretty cool:)
    In my opinion this book shows that Stacey is a better guitarist than a writer and maybe that should be his first priority in the future to come, should he feel compelled to tell some of his stories again he should probably leave the writing itself to a professional author. That doesn`t mean this book is without it`s qualities, if that was so I`d give less stars. The story told here is at times very interesting for fans of LA Guns and Roxx Gang and it`s very encouraging to see people driven by a goal and achieving what they want. And of some of the people portrayed reminds you of people you know so at times it`s very easy to relate to what`s being told in the book.
    Now stop writing books and release another proper album with LA Guns! We have enough covers albums now..
    The "tales from the strip" album clearly shows that the band is capable of rockin` still afte all these years:)
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  • Scott Bowling
    5.0 out of 5 stars SOME TIMES REPLACEMENTS ARE BETTER!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2009
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    What a cool book, I use to wonder what it would be like to be in a band that was a known name around the world & as much as they may have been bigger back in the day, they have never ever sounded better. This book shows you the good, the bad, the funny & the sad & shows that you should never give up on a dream. I use to think about the Sunset strip all the time & think about leaving everything behind & giving it a shot & I often wonder what I missed & this book gives me a little insight to that. I've never got the chance to see LA Guns with Stacey, I did however See them back in the "Traci" days & to be honest I think they sound way better with Stacey, my only Complaint is I wish it was longer & trust me if you still believe in the good sleazy rock then this book is for you!!
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  • Fede
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stacey Bio
    Reviewed in Italy on February 15, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Gran personaggio sia dal punto di vista musicale che personale con una biografia molto interessante.
    Per gli amanti della 6 corde e non solo.
    Da leggere.
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