Peek into the Homes and Lives of Iconic Rock Stars

Have you seen the movie Bohemian Rhapsody? If you haven't heard of the movie, you can learn a little about it in one of our previous articles here. Any Freddie Mercury fan has probably heard about it, as well as the mixed reviews by critics. For true fans, it may have been a calculated choice not to see it. The movie brings the iconic singer front and center, even if it side-steps Mercury's flamboyant, more sensuous lifestyle.

A new book, however, may quench your thirst for exploring the singer's personal life, in a behind-the-scenes kind of way.

Rock Stars at Home [Apollo Publishers] provides an exclusive look inside Freddie Mercury’s London home, Garden Lodge. Readers are taken behind his impressive towering wall and beyond the “rotating anti-climb blades” to learn about his very private life during his final years.

But this book isn't just about Freddie. He's only one of many big names you'll find in it. Each star is covered in a handful of pages, the perfect length to satisfy your curiosity...although you'll probably find yourself wanting more. Turn the page and you'll find another legend that you're excited to read about.

The book is filled with stunning images and exclusive information from top Rock Music journalists. You’ll find:

  • A grand tour Freddie Mercury’s home, and the homes of other rock legends—including David Bowie, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Jacksons, and Prince
  • The stark contrast between the outside of Garden Lodge and its exquisite inner furnishings
  • Inside accounts and eye-opening stories of wild behavior—and even wilder interior décor
  • The scene of the famous 1967 drug busts that led to the arrests of Keith Richards and Mick Jagger
  • How Rock Star homes have evolved—from the Beatles’ psychedelic interiors to the modern, extravagant lifestyles of the MTV Cribs generation

We were lucky enough to receive a copy of Rock Stars at Home and found it interesting, fun and satisfying to have a glimpse into the lives and homes of so many stars that had such an impact and influence on our generation. The images were nostalgic and personal, and you'll find yourself reading quickly just to absorb the words. There's no doubt you'll enjoy this exclusive look at some of your favorite rock stars. It would make a great gift, too, especially for music lovers or baby boomers.

Before you buy a copy, check out reviews from other customers who have read the book. Sixty percent of people give it a five-star rating on Amazon, with the lowest rating being a three out of five stars. One complaint was that there wasn't enough information on each rock star, however, that's not the purpose of the book, as gathered by the title.

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