Talking Smack Honest Conversations about Drugs by Andrew McMillen
Brand: University of Queensland Press
Product Description
Of all the creative industries the most distinct link between drug use and creativity lies within music. The two elements seem to be intertwined inseparable that mythical phrase sex drugs and rock and roll has been bandied about with a wink and a grin for decades. But is it all smoke and mirrors or does that cliche ring true for some of our bestknown performers In this fascinating book journalist Andrew McMillen talks with Australian musicians about their thoughts on and experiences with illicit prescription and legal drugs. Through a series of indepth and intimate interviews he tells the stories of musicians who have bitten into the forbidden fruit and avoided choking. This isnt to say that stories of ruin and redemption are avoided theyre not. These celebrated artists have walked the straightandnarrow path of alcohol caffeine nicotine and prescription medication as well as the supposedly darkandcrooked road of cannabis cocaine ecstasy heroin and methamphetamine. By having conversations about something thats rarely discussed in public and much less often dealth with honestly McMillen explores the truths and realities of a contentious topic that isnt going away. Talking Smack is a timely and thoughtprovoking mustread that takes you inside the highs and lows of some of our most successful and creative musicians. show more
Condition : New
Author : Andrew McMillen
Weight : 514
Publisher : University Of Queensland Press
Language : English
EAN : 9780702253232
ISBN10 : 0702253235
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20140827
Place of Publication : Australia
Pagination : 272 Pages
Dimensions : 231 X 152 X 12