Background
Legs McNeil was born on January 27, 1956 in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. He is the son of Edward Joseph and Ellen (Clossick) McNeil.
Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain
Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain
McNeil and Gillian McCain doing a book reading at Book Soup in Los Angeles, California on July 26, 2014.
McNeil and Gillian McCain doing a book reading at Book Soup in Los Angeles, California on July 26, 2014.
Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain
Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain
McNeil and Gillian McCain doing a book reading at Book Soup in Los Angeles, California on July 26, 2014.
McNeil and Gillian McCain doing a book reading at Book Soup in Los Angeles, California on July 26, 2014.
(A contemporary classic, Please Kill Me is the definitive ...)
A contemporary classic, Please Kill Me is the definitive oral history of the most nihilistic of all pop movements. Iggy Pop, Richard Hell, the Ramones, and scores of other punk figures lend their voices to this decisive account of that explosive era.
https://www.amazon.com/Please-Kill-Me-Uncensored-History/dp/0802125360/?tag=2022091-20
1996
(A raucous and revealing oral history of the birth of the ...)
A raucous and revealing oral history of the birth of the adult film industry, The Other Hollywood peels back the candy coating to let the true story be told — by the stars, movie makers, and other industry players who lived it. And what a story it is: Through hundreds of original interviews, contemporary newspaper accounts, police reports, court testimony, and more, Legs McNeil and coauthors Jennifer Osborne and Peter Pavia trace today's billion-dollar industry from its makeshift, mob-connected origins to the Internet age. Along the way we encounter porn stars such as Linda Lovelace, John Holmes, Traci Lords, and Savannah — along with countless mainstream stars, politicians, FBI agents, and more. Epic, hilarious, and moving, The Other Hollywood contributes to the porn industry the one thing missing in all previous accounts: a vivid, tragicomic, irresistible humanity.
https://www.amazon.com/Other-Hollywood-Uncensored-History-Industry/dp/0060096608/?tag=2022091-20
2006
(When the Ramones recorded their debut album in 1976, it h...)
When the Ramones recorded their debut album in 1976, it heralded the true birth of punk rock. Fast and frenetic in their leather jackets and torn jeans, the Ramones gave voice to the disaffected youth of the seventies and eighties, influenced countless bands, and inspired the counterculture for decades to come. Born Jeffry Hyman of Queens, New York, Joey Ramone was the quirky, extraordinary lead singer and cofounder of the band. Hiding his face behind signature sunglasses and a mop of dark hair, he helped define punk's early image, and his two-decade-plus tenure as the Ramones' front man made him unforgettable. Told by Joey's brother, Mickey Leigh, I Slept with Joey Ramone provides an intimate look at the turbulent life of one of America's greatest — and unlikeliest — music icons. With honesty, humor, and grace, Mickey shares the fascinating, sometimes troubling story of growing up with an emotionally distressed brother who becomes a rock star and the effect it had on their family. He shows how Joey used music to cope with mental illness; embraced the glam nightlife of the New York scene; launched CBGB alongside bands like the Talking Heads and Blondie; and brought punk to Britain, clashing with the Sex Pistols and changing music history. Ultimately, betrayal and infighting would end the band. While the music lives on for new generations to discover, I Slept with Joey Ramone is the enduring portrait of a man who struggled to find his voice and of the brother who loved him.
https://www.amazon.com/Slept-Joey-Ramone-Family-Memoir/dp/0743252160/?tag=2022091-20
2009
(They say that high school is supposed to be the best time...)
They say that high school is supposed to be the best time of your life. But what if that's just not true? More than anything, Mary Rose wants to fit in. To be loved. And she'll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Even if it costs her her life. Told through the raw and unflinching diary entries of a real teen, Mary Rose struggles with addiction, bullying, and a deadly secret. Her compelling story will inspire you-and remind you that you're not alone.
https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Nobody-True-Diary-Mary/dp/1492609625/?tag=2022091-20
2014
Legs McNeil was born on January 27, 1956 in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. He is the son of Edward Joseph and Ellen (Clossick) McNeil.
In 1975, an 18-years-old, Legs McNeil and his high school friends Greg Dunn and John Holmstrom founded the underground alternative music publication "Punk" magazine. Punk magazine ran until 1979 and was eventually revived for a belated 25th Anniversary issue without Roderick's direct participation.
From 1985 to 1991 he was a senior editor at the Spin magazine in New York City. In 1991 he was appointed an editor-in-chief of the Nerve Magazine. In addition, McNeil is the author of the books "Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk" and "The Other Hollywood: The Uncensored Oral History of the Porn Film Industry." He co-wrote the book "I Slept With Joey Ramone: A Family Memoir" with Mickey Leigh and has appeared as himself in numerous documentaries on the punk music scene.
(A raucous and revealing oral history of the birth of the ...)
2006(A contemporary classic, Please Kill Me is the definitive ...)
1996(When the Ramones recorded their debut album in 1976, it h...)
2009(They say that high school is supposed to be the best time...)
2014In 1991 Legs McNeil married Carol Overby. In 1994 they divorced.
