Ron Asheton: The Stooges, Destroy All Monsters & Beyond

This book (paperback edition) documents the life of Ron Asheton and his career as a guitarist, which spanned over forty years. The highs and lows of an adventurous life are chronicled, including his time with The Stooges, New Order, Destroy all Monsters and Dark Carnival. Ron made friends around the world. Throughout this book he is warmly remembered by some of his closest companions in life, through their reflections, descriptions and funny stories. Also explored is Ron’s acting career and his active interest in art.Included are previously unpublished photographs and exclusive interview content.Deniz Tek, “If he had five dollars in his pocket, he would get you a drink with it.”John Holmstrom, “I just always got the impression that Ron was a really good, honest and direct guy. And that’s rare in the world of rock ‘n’ roll.”Niagara, “He was sensitively attuned and had insecurities. He was a great guitar player. He was a most innovative guitar player, who was the most copied by punk guitarists (they tried). And I wanted him to know it.”Natalie Schlossman, “Ron was the most friendly out of everybody, he was always the most friendly… he was always the one that tried to take care of everybody.” Joanne Regina, “She was always so put together and elegant and Ron was almost military in posture. Those photos you see, Ron in aviator shades and cigarette case, that’s how he really was.” Hardback edition also available on Amazon.