{"product_id":"confessions-of-a-rock-n-roll-name-dropper-9781949024586","title":"Confessions of a Rock N Roll Name Dropper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOn December 8, 1980, Laurie Kaye conducted the last interview with John Lennon, which was shot dead by an assassin. Kaye regrets not recognizing the danger and includes interviews with other music industry titans in the book. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 250 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 December 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fayetteville Mafia Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn December 8, 1980, a young rock journalist named Laurie Kaye embarked on a remarkable journey to the iconic Dakota apartments on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Her purpose was to conduct an interview with her lifelong idol, the legendary John Lennon. Little did she know that this would be the last interview Lennon would ever give, as just hours later, outside the same building, he would be tragically shot dead by a twenty-five-year-old man (whom Kaye chooses to withhold his name). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaye has carried a heavy burden of guilt ever since, blaming herself for failing to recognize the assassin's threat and for not reporting him. She regrets not being more alert and aware of the danger that lurked around her. This book also delves into captivating discussions with other musical giants of the time, including Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Talking Heads, The Ramones, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger. These interviews provide a glimpse into the lives and careers of these iconic artists, shedding light on their creative processes, influences, and the impact they had on the music industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dakota apartments, where John Lennon's final interview took place, hold a profound significance in rock history. The building itself has become a symbol of tragedy and loss, a testament to the fragility of life and the immense impact that one person's actions can have on the world. Laurie Kaye's encounter with the assassin and her subsequent reflection on her actions serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance, awareness, and the responsibility we hold to protect the people we admire and the values we cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 432g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 x 228 x 14 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781949024586\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurie Kaye","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45290360537338,"sku":"9781949024586","price":12.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1705081688063_book.jpg?v=1705144068","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/confessions-of-a-rock-n-roll-name-dropper-9781949024586","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}