Apathy for the Devil: A Seventies Memoir
The definitive firsthand account of the decadent 1970s rock scene by its most notorious journalist.
The Historical Context
Nick Kent wasn't just a journalist for the NME; he was a central figure in the 70s rock mythology, living with the Sex Pistols, dating Chrissie Hynde, and matching Keith Richards drug for drug. His memoir is a beautifully written, utterly harrowing account of the decade where rock music transitioned from 60s idealism into cynical, heroin-soaked decadence.
Deconstructing the Masterpiece
Here is exactly what you will find inside the pages of this pivotal work:
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The total collapse of 1960s utopianism into paranoia and addiction.
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The terrifying, charismatic sociopathy of Malcolm McLaren.
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The realization that 'living the rock lifestyle' usually ends in a hospital or a morgue.
The Myths & Controversies
Kent provides firsthand, deeply unflattering accounts of major rock stars, completely destroying the glamorous facade of the 1970s elite.
The Verdict
A masterpiece of memoir writing; elegant, toxic, and utterly gripping.
Archivist Notes: Apathy for the Devil: A Seventies Memoir
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