I mean, who doesn’t want to read about the thrilling life of a rockstar who’s been playing the same power ballads for decades? Mark Kendall, the founding member and lead guitarist of Great White, has announced that he’s signed a book deal with Diversion Books for his forthcoming memoir, “Soul Of A Man: My Life In Great White, From The Stage And Beyond”. I can barely contain my excitement 🤩.
The memoir, scheduled for publication in fall 2027, will reportedly take readers on a journey through Kendall’s rise to fame, his struggles with addiction, and his current battle with Stage IV cancer. Because, you know, rockstars are just like us, except with more groupies and less health insurance 🤷♂️.
The Story Behind the Music
Kendall’s book will allegedly delve into the “deeply human story of survival and redemption” behind the platinum records and sold-out arenas. I’m sure it’ll be a real page-turner, full of juicy stories about the time he had to choose between groupies and his laundry 🤣. The book will also explore his journey through sobriety, his partnership with his wife Bridget, and his current fight against cancer. You know, the usual rockstar stuff 🤘.
But seriously, Kendall’s story is probably going to be pretty interesting, especially for fans of Great White. I mean, who wouldn’t want to read about the making of hits like “Rock Me”, “Save Your Love”, and “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”? It’s not like we’ve all heard those songs a million times already on classic rock radio 📻.
According to Kendall, “This isn’t only a story about rock ‘n’ roll… It’s the story of everything that happened when the music stopped — the mistakes, the miracles, the people I’ve loved and lost, and the grace that allowed me to keep going.” Wow, sounds like a real thrill-ride 🎠. I’m sure it’ll be a great read for anyone who’s ever wondered what it’s like to be a rockstar with a bad haircut and a penchant for power ballads 🤦♂️.
A Book Deal Years in the Making
Kendall’s book deal was negotiated by Jeffrey Mangus, founder and principal literary agent of Mangus Literary Group (MLG). Because, you know, rockstars need literary agents too 📚. Mangus has written 38 books, including Al Di Meola’s memoir, because apparently, someone out there cares about the life story of a jazz guitarist 🎸.
Kendall has been working on the book for a few months, and it’s reportedly going to be a “tell-all” memoir. I’m sure it’ll be a real scorcher, full of stories about the time he had to deal with a difficult drummer or the great pizza debate of 1987 🍕. The book will also explore his childhood, his influences, and his passion for music. Because, you know, rockstars are just like us, except with more talent and better hair 💇♂️.
As Kendall said in an interview, “I’m going all the way back to childhood, telling every story you can imagine, and with the guitar in there.” Wow, sounds like a real nostalgic trip down memory lane 🚗. I’m sure it’ll be a great read for anyone who’s ever wondered what it’s like to grow up with a passion for music and a bad haircut 🤷♂️.
In conclusion, Mark Kendall’s memoir is coming, and it’s going to be a wild ride 🎢. Or, at the very least, it’ll be a mildly entertaining read for fans of Great White and rock music in general 🤘. So, mark your calendars for fall 2027, and get ready to dive into the thrilling world of rock ‘n’ roll 📆. 🎸
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