HOLLY GEORGE-WARREN is a two-time Grammy nominee and author of many books, including the New York Times bestseller The Road to Woodstock (with Michael Lang). She lives in upstate New York.
"Superb. . . . One of the best rock biographies of the past ten
years."
—The Washington Post
"It's a credit to Warren's unflinching tone that the Chilton of
Destruction is a charismatic, oft-frustrating man unwilling to
kowtow to anything or anyone ... You'll never hear his music the
same way again."
—Los Angeles Times
“A Man Called Destruction is also the only thing about this
criminally under-appreciated band you’ll ever need to read. It does
more than all the articles, books, documentary films, and cover
albums with liner notes written by famous fanboys about how
important and life-changing Big Star’s recordings were
combined…Nobody has done such a great job telling his story before.
This is what makes Holly George-Warren’s achievement such an
important one, and A Man Called Destruction one of the most
important books on the life and work of a musician to come out this
year.”
—Jason Diamond, Flavorwire
“This book is all Chilton, all the way.”
—The New York Times“A revelatory account of [Chilton’s]
career."
—NPR "A thoroughly reported biography illuminating the life
and work of one of the more mystifying and influential cult figures
in rock.... Chilton receives the biography he deserves."
—Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“The immensely gifted and highly influential musician Alex
Chilton has long deserved a big biography. Holly George-Warren's
meticulously researched and beautifully written book shows us
Chilton in all his mysterious glory. A Man Called Destruction gets
to the heart of the man by focusing on the music he made (and the
music that made him) with great precision and authority. I loved
reading this sensitive, sympathetic, and intelligent portrait of a
complicated and important figure.”
—Dana Spiotta, author of Stone Arabia
“This book is the very definition of a labor of love. Every page of
it is infused with Holly George-Warren's affection for and deep
understanding of Alex Chilton and his groundbreaking work. Even its
most candid moments are presented with empathy and a profound
respect. Chilton could be thorny and difficult character -- he is
fortunate to have found a biographer eager to untangle the knots of
his character and to find the sweet heart beating within.”
—Anthony DeCurtis, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone
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