Greg PratoIndependently Published Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story

Great book with so much depth on the individual members. If you are a fan of the scene a must read. ‘Grunge’ is a term which is disputed by those who know the scene. There is so much variety that the term does not do the scene justice just to affix ‘grunge’ I love soundgarden, screaming trees, pearl jam and others that stemmed from the end of the heavy metal era. It’s a large long book and hard to carry around for a read on the commute but good for home leisurely reading. Also check out Mark Lanegan’s ‘Sing backwards and weep’ for a perspective that is not just indulgent glamorisation of the times.

Written by a seasoned rock journalist in his own voice and with his own experiences, "Dark Black and Blue the Soundgarden story" is a fun must-read for fans of the mighty Soundgarden! I laughed out loud more than once while reading it cover to cover, and I found it hard to put down. Do you love Soundgarden? Do you have a sense of humor? Buy this book! Unlike other dry, boring accounts of musical history, this book was a delightful read, and I have purchased three copies so far. Two to keep, and one as a gift. This is a great chronicle of Soundgarden's reign, written with a refreshing view! Love this book, it's pure gold.

If you’re looking for THE Soundgarden book, this is IT.

I’ve been a Soundgarden fan since the early 90’s..I’ve loved their music since I first heard it but never really delved into the formation and details of the band. Until now. Greg Prato’s book on the aforementioned Soundgarden is informative, thorough and a pleasure to read. It’s also great that there are all new interviews with the band members featured in the book. It’s tough to put the book down.I was shocked and saddened to learn of Chris Cornell’s death, as were many SG fans. This book really gives you an insight to the kind of person he was. The book has also renewed my interest in the entire SG catalog, which I have been listening to almost exclusively since starting the book. Fantastic job, Greg.

Uno de los libros más esperado por mí. A pesar de la buena reputación de su autor, no aporta nada relevante a la historia de Soundgarden. Los detalles que aporta son de sobra conocidos por cualquier fan.