In the Jingle Jangle Jungle: Keeping Time with the Brian Jonestown Massacre

The Brian Jonestown Massacre is a legendary cult American rock and roll band, immortalized in the documentary DIG!. Joel Gion's memoir, In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, takes us behind the scenes of the band's early years, featuring the innocence and wonder of percussionist Anton Newcombe. The book is destined to become a cult classic in rock and roll literature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

The Brian Jonestown Massacre is a renowned contemporary cult American rock and roll band that emerged during the vibrant San Francisco underground scene in the mid-1990s. Their musical output, characterized by a psychedelic essence, was equally remarkable as their extensive drug consumption. Their remarkable journey was immortalized in the iconic rock and roll documentary DIG!, alongside their friends/rivals/nemeses, The Dandy Warhols. In their early years, when grunge dominated the US music scene, The BJM appeared as a throwback to the 1960s, seemingly out of place. However, with albums like Their Satanic Majesties Second Request and Thank God for Mental Illness, as well as their electrifying and often chaotic live performances, they solidified their reputation as true believers and guardians of the original west coast flame. This legacy continues to this day, as the band has a larger and more dedicated audience than ever before.

Joel Gion's memoir, Duke Seat, delves into the first ten years of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, offering a righteous account of the challenges and joys of life on and off the road. In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, a captivating behind-the-scenes film that contributed to the band's legendary status, takes readers behind the scenes. Written with humor and infused with the innocence and wonder of a percussionist who serves as the band's spirit animal, In the Jingle Jangle Jungle is destined to join the ranks.

This captivating book will be a treasured addition to the pantheon of rock and roll literature, alongside cult classics such as Playing the Bass with Three Left Hands, Head On, and 45 by Bill Drummond. It will also feature a foreword by Anton Newcombe, fellow member and founder of The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 241 x 166 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399618281