14 Jul 2009

VOL. 2 OF GERMAN WHO BIOGRAPHY PUBLISHED

Volume two of the big German Who Bio “Maximum Rock” is now available. This part of the extensive Who trilogy by German artist and author Christoph Geisselhart covers the Who’s history from 1971 til Keith Moon’s passing in 1978 and includes an epilogue by legendary Who fan Irish Jack. Volume three of “the story of the craziest rock band of the world” is supposed to hit the shelves by fall, and includes an exclusive interview with Pete Townshend. The bio has received rave reviews:
 
“So far, the best bio of the rock legend from Shepherd’s Bush, meticulously researched, grippingly written!” – Sounds
 
“This book is a must for any decent rock library.” – Good Times
 
“An indispensable reference book for all hardcore Who fans.” – Financial Times Germany
 
“A meticulous work with a high entertainment value. No author was so close until now”. – German Radio SWR1
 
“This book can be recommended without reservation.” – Grand Guitars Collector Magazine
 
“An incredible work, an entertaining, sometimes amusing biography, as it will be hard to find a second time.” – Drummermagazine
 
“Linguistically versed and with much wit.” – Eclipsed
 
“A wonderfully readable and well-researched biography.” – German Radio MDR
 
“An authentic manifesto from a forward-pressing music era.” – Rock Times
 
 
The Who. Maximum Rock, Volume 2: 1971 – 1978
by Christoph Geisselhart
Original edition Hannibal Verlag, June 2009
Hard cover with book-jacket
384 book pages
ISBN 978-3-85445-297-3
 
Volume 1 is available worldwide HERE.
 
Volume 2 is available HERE.