Lennon’s Traumas, Axl’s Orgies, Madonna’s A’s: Best Rock Bios
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John Lennon was a guilt-ridden mess after the deaths of his mother and best friend. Axl Rose, later the ringleader of many Guns N’ Roses orgies, sang in church as a kid. Madonna, described by her brother as having a "massive ego," was a straight-A student and cheerleader.
These nuggets are set out in some of the best rock music biographies of 2008. They make ideal presents for fans.