Lauren St John is a biographer and music writer for many publications including the Independent and the Sunday Times. She has written several biographies on sport and music and has contributed extensively to the Sunday Times and the ‘Independent.

‘A fascinating book…utterly compelling…heartfelt… insightful… and much recommended.’ Time Out London‘A sensitive and amusing book…the Earle material is particularly entertaining, confessional and full of wicked one-liners.’ Sydney Morning Herald‘An intimate and intelligent biography of an artist who–like all the greats–ain't ever satisfied.’ Eric Alterman‘Brilliant…St. John manages to demythologize a man whose life often threatens to overshadow his music.’ Publishers Weekly‘Harrowing and inspirational.’ Maxim‘If you love Steve Earle, you'll buy this book. If not, get it anyway. It's one helluva story.’ Uncut‘Meticulously researched and well–written…captures the heart and soul of one of America's most talented, troubled, and controversial songwriters.’ Charles R. Cross, author of Heavier tha Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain‘Shockingly honest.’ Q Magazine

Lauren St John is a biographer and music writer for many publications including the Independent and the Sunday Times. She has written several biographies on sport and music and has contributed extensively to the Sunday Times and the ‘Independent.

‘A fascinating book…utterly compelling…heartfelt… insightful… and much recommended.’ Time Out London‘A sensitive and amusing book…the Earle material is particularly entertaining, confessional and full of wicked one-liners.’ Sydney Morning Herald‘An intimate and intelligent biography of an artist who–like all the greats–ain't ever satisfied.’ Eric Alterman‘Brilliant…St. John manages to demythologize a man whose life often threatens to overshadow his music.’ Publishers Weekly‘Harrowing and inspirational.’ Maxim‘If you love Steve Earle, you'll buy this book. If not, get it anyway. It's one helluva story.’ Uncut‘Meticulously researched and well–written…captures the heart and soul of one of America's most talented, troubled, and controversial songwriters.’ Charles R. Cross, author of Heavier tha Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain‘Shockingly honest.’ Q Magazine

Lauren St John is a biographer and music writer for many publications including the Independent and the Sunday Times. She has written several biographies on sport and music and has contributed extensively to the Sunday Times and the ‘Independent.

‘A fascinating book…utterly compelling…heartfelt… insightful… and much recommended.’ Time Out London‘A sensitive and amusing book…the Earle material is particularly entertaining, confessional and full of wicked one-liners.’ Sydney Morning Herald‘An intimate and intelligent biography of an artist who–like all the greats–ain't ever satisfied.’ Eric Alterman‘Brilliant…St. John manages to demythologize a man whose life often threatens to overshadow his music.’ Publishers Weekly‘Harrowing and inspirational.’ Maxim‘If you love Steve Earle, you'll buy this book. If not, get it anyway. It's one helluva story.’ Uncut‘Meticulously researched and well–written…captures the heart and soul of one of America's most talented, troubled, and controversial songwriters.’ Charles R. Cross, author of Heavier tha Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain‘Shockingly honest.’ Q Magazine