Biography rock stars

Providing a unique opportunity to glimpse into the minds of rock’n’roll’s most legendary figures, the best music autobiographies serve as a reminder of just how much these icons have shaped popular culture.

From blues-rock journeyman Eric Clapton to genre-shaping visionary David Bowie, these memoirs delve deep into their authors’ psyches, going beyond their stage-based antics to explore their upbringing and give us a behind-the-scenes insight into their experiences of fame and stardom.

Here, then, are the best music autobiographies – books that provide an intimate look at the lives and careers of some of the industry’s most legendary figures.

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Chrissie Hynde: ‘Reckless: My Life As A Pretender’ ()

Reckless: My Life As A Pretender, by Chrissie Hynde, is a humorous and frank account of the new wave era songwriter’s life stor