{"product_id":"finding-joseph-i-an-oral-history-of-h-r-from-bad-brains-paperback","title":"Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHowie Abrams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Lathos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eD. Randall Blythe\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thoroughly uncensored rollercoaster ride through the riotous, tumultuous and utterly singular life and career of one of rock's most enigmatic singers--now updated with new material and a new foreword by Randall J. Blythe of Lamb of God.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Rough Trade Book of the Year (2017)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Must-read for any fan of both Bad Brains and their enigmatic vocalist\" \u003ci\u003eNo Echo\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This gripping oral history features H.R. himself and the people who know him best, including Ian MacKaye, Questlove and members of Sublime and the Deftones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The spiritual leader of Bad Brains was one of the most iconic and legendary front men in punk rock and hardcore. Paul \"H.R.\" Hudson launched his unique, ferocious vocal assault and dynamic physical showmanship with love and Rasta in his heart, along with a hopefulness seldom found in punk. His journey has been riddled with unprecedented volatility: drugs, violence, disappearances and a debilitating mental illness. The disorder was so powerful?and the suffering so severe?that it's difficult to fathom how he even survived. How could one so tremendously troubled produce such an incredible body of work and have made such an impact? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eFinding Joseph I \u003c\/i\u003efeatures interviews with H.R.'s family, bandmates, friends, and those he has influenced and inspired. Interviewees include members of Bad Brains, Guns N' Roses, Black Flag, Living Colour, 311, Fishbone, the Wailers, Cro-Mags, Dead Prez, Murphy's Law, P.O.D., Michael Franti \u0026amp; Spearhead and many more. Packed with many rare and never-before-seen images, \u003ci\u003eFinding Joseph I\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive account of the punk rock icon.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowie Abrams is a former music business executive turned author. He co-authored \u003ci\u003eFinding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Merciless Book of Metal Lists\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHip-Hop Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-hosts a weekly radio show called \u003ci\u003eMerciless\u003c\/i\u003e with rapper Ill Bill. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames Lathos is a director, cinematographer, editor, and published writer living in Florida. He made his documentary debut with \u003ci\u003eFinding Joseph I: The Story of Paul \"H.R.\" Hudson\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770388316448,"sku":"9781642931952","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9fe74e2fc9055bf45952eac5926b7671.webp?v=1780370695","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/finding-joseph-i-an-oral-history-of-h-r-from-bad-brains-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}