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Shaun Ryder's New Memoir: Bullet Dodging & Benders
27 Feb
Summary
- Ryder's new memoir details dodging bullets in Jamaica and New York.
- The book covers hedonistic Mondays era, including first crack cocaine use.
- It recounts bust-ups, benders, and studio sessions from his career.
Shaun Ryder, the iconic frontman of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, is set to release a new memoir titled '24 Hour Party Person.' This upcoming book promises readers an unfiltered look into the musician's life, detailing a range of extraordinary experiences.
Ryder's memoir will feature accounts of extreme situations, including narrowly escaping dangerous encounters such as dodging bullets in Jamaica and surviving a gunpoint ordeal in New York. The narrative also spans his involvement in the hedonistic days of the Happy Mondays, famously recounting his first experience with crack cocaine while on tour in New York.
Beyond the high-octane incidents, '24 Hour Party Person' explores the creative process, detailing studio sessions, the conflicts, and extensive benders that defined the making of era-defining albums. The book also touches upon the importance of family in Ryder's life.
Fans can also expect reflections on more recent events, such as his appearances on 'Celebrity Gogglebox' with bandmate Bez, and a memorable, albeit trippy, experience watching 'Watership Down' while on acid in the 1970s.
