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hotel fire. However, in 1996 Morrissey testified under cross examination that he had not read the book, only "bits of it". He also testified that comparing some items of witness statements in relation to facts contained in the book that the "book is correct"; he and Rogan also spoke about various matters at the High Court during a recess.
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who famously said: "Personally I hope Johnny Rogan ends his days very soon in an M3 pile-up." The comment was made prior to the book's publication and
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states: "This book has probably had the longest gestation of any I have written." (20 years). However, this was thought to be likely to be eclipsed by Rogan's continuing work on the careers of the Byrds and Neil Young. Morrison on his part is quoted on the 'Dedication Page', saying: "Rogan's got
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Top 10 books of the year and also featured for two consecutive years in hardback and paperback in Mojo's music books of the year. Among the many favourable press notices attached to the paperback edition was an extravagant review concluding:
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awarded the book a maximum five stars, the former concluding: "Rogan's dogged devotion, evocative descriptions and eternal quest for truth behind the myths shines from each of its 1,200 pages to create an essential companion to Volume 1."
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is the way in which it matches its narrative flair with the incisiveness of its critical comment... But it's the narrative drive that makes the book so extraordinary. With its detailed research and fascinating interview material,
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has remained in print without interruption since first publication in 1992 and frequently appears in listings of all-time great music biographies. Rogan continued to write extensively about
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is a compelling portrait of collective turmoil, peopled by characters who win our sympathy at the same time as they earn our disbelief." Similar accolades were forthcoming from
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