Product Description

A figure, moving at blinding speed, shot out from the left side of the stage. Within seconds, the offender -- wadded up like a piece of paper -- lay bleeding; the severity of violence, almost sickening. The powerful person who made such easy work of a deranged fan was none other than the gentle, well-spoken Andre Augustine. Throughout his phenomenal career, Andre has worked with such rock and rap giants as Aerosmith, The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, Kiss, Bon Jovi, George Thorogood, Run-DMC, Public Enemy and NWA. This is his history -- an insider look at the glamorous, not-so-glamorous and sometimes dangerous business of music.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2004796 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Customer Reviews

A refreshing non-tabloid journalistic look at rock
Mark Rodgers and Andre Augustine shed a fresh new perspective on the world of rock music. They don't paint a glossy picture of these people. The author shows us that these people are not that different than the rest of us. They just have a different, and in some ways, more dangerous job than the rest of us. As a huge fan of rock music from a young age, I often wondered what it would be like to live on the "other side" of the fence. Mark and Andre allow the reader to live there, even for just a short period of time. For anyone who is a fan of rock music, this is a must read. You will definitely appreciate your musical roots after reading Guardian of the Gods.

Excellent, fast paced read with a strong narrative
With a title like "Guardian of the Gods," some rock fans might expect a cheesy expose'. But this book, by Andre Augustine and Mark Rodgers, turns out to be much more than that. Written in a concise, yet descriptive manner, this book shows that it's called *show business* for a reason. It takes a lot of sweat, blood and immense preparation to bring a rock and roll tour to your town. And keeping both the fans and the musicians safe is a daunting task. But according to Mark Rodgers, there is no one more prepared to do that than Andre Augustine, a former New York Jet who started out watching over legendary rappers Run-D.M.C. and N.W.A and who eventually became the glue that kept the 1996 KISS Reunion Tour together. Anyone interested in what goes on behind the scenes of a music tour should pick up a copy of "Guardian of the Gods." Very interesting.