What a concert! I bought this on VHS back in the 80's and I was blown away then! Twenty years later it still ROCKS!! This was Iron Maiden at their peak, and every fan should have this in their collection - nobody puts off shows like this anymore.
Great book on a great guy! Lots of interesting history here. Plus a LOT of info about the amp itself, plus pics showing the inside of the things. Only reson I am giving it a 4 and not a 5 is that there wasn't enough details about all the amps or changes. Yes, I know this is a book about the man and not the amp, but if they're going into THAT much detail about the amp amyway, then why not put a bit more?
A great reference book, especially if you're shopping around for a used Marshall.
As a die hard Thin Lizzy fan, I felt that this material was only scratching the surface. The author would introduce an idea, give a quote, and that would be it. I kept hoping for more detail. There was quite a bit of information here I didn't know, but it seemed to leave more questions than answers. It would be nice if the author would go back and fill in all the gaps for the 2nd edition.
Also, I didn't like the way he put the information. Too many quotes. it reminded me of a "Behind the Music" episode where the narrator, Jim Forbes, would say something and then they would show a clip of the guys giving a quote. Fine for a documentary, but a book should not be written in… Read more