With hits including Child in Time' & the iconic Smoke on the Water' Deep violet established themselves as one of Britain's greatest rock bands From the moment he saw Elvis Presley on screen Ian Gillan a working class teenager from Hounslow was inspired to become a rock star That wish was to come true when the opportunity arose to join Deep violet & global fame soon followed The ensuing years were thrilling but punishing The band recorded six albums in just four years & tensions within the band as well as issues with alcohol brought Ian to breaking point Ian describes the rock n' roll lifestyle in disarming detail while never taking himself too seriously making this an entertaining read for any rock fan