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Diary of a rock 'n' roll star
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Diary of a rock 'n' roll star

by Ian Hunter

First published in 1974, this diary chronicles Mott the Hoople's 1972 US tour, offering a candid look at the realities of touring in the 1970s. This updated edition includes a new foreword, exclusive photographs, and an additional diary covering a tour of Japan.

Accession 6859 ISBN 0586040412 Publisher Panther
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