Richard Blade’s autobiography is much more than a spotlight on any one decade. Instead, he gives you a jaw-dropping, uncensored insider’s look into the world of music, movies, and television and its biggest stars, starting in the sixties and continuing through to the new century. Richard takes you on a journey that few have experienced: from his early days as a student at Oxford to the wild, lascivious nights of being a disco DJ touring the clubs of Europe, to coming to America and working with Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and Sarah Jessica Parker and finally breaking through into the L.A. radio scene and becoming the number one morning drive personality in California. From his TV and radio shows to his feature films and live gigs, Richard shares stories that have until now remained secret. His unique perspective will take you on the road with Depeche Mode, to Australia with Spandau Ballet, into the recording studio with Morrissey, and onto the main stage at Live Aid with Duran Duran. He opens up about his friendships with Michael Hutchence and George Michael, as well as his passionate love affair with Terri Nunn of Berlin. This is a no-holds-barred look at life, sex, and death, set to a pulsing backbeat of music. For the first time, Richard Blade shares his extraordinary story, allowing us to see the world through his eyes. Billy Idol - Richard was the British blade that cut through the state of US radio and TV in the 80s. He personally supported me when many others didn't believe or couldn't accept the new sounds and styles of fashion and music pouring out from the bruised and battered psyche of young people in those days. Richard has gone on to a varied and long lasting career that still evokes the era we all came from,; all power to him and long may he rock on." Jimmy Kimmel - If you ever painted your face white and wore your clothes black, you will devour Richard Blade's every word. He is important to New wave music as Benjamin Franklin was to kites. Martin Gore - Richard has been with Depeche Mode since our earliest days in America and Depeche Mode would not be anywhere near as big as they are in America without the longtime support of Richard Blade, and now he has written a book with all the stories of our time together. John Taylor - King Richard - the voice of the second British Invasion. He came, he saw, and now he has written about it...on first name terms with all the players of the era. Richard Blade's book is revealing and insightful. Simon LeBon - I just want to say thank you, Richard Blade, you have been with us since the beginning and since those magic moments in the Magic Castle. You're a face I always look forward to seeing when I come to America. Can't wait to read about Duran Duran in your book, and I hope you are with us a lot longer. Terri Nunn - If you're interested in 80's music and the people who made it, you won't find anyone who knows more than Richard Blade. He's the Dick Clark of the 80s. God, he knows more about my music and my band, Berlin, than I do! Richard's taste shaped the American music scene and his passion fueled ours listening to him. I applaud him for his heart, wit, humor and class through it all. And having read his book, all I can say is, Wow, What A Story! And amazingly, it's all true. Adam Ant - It's very rare to find a music pioneer from the UK who went over there to the USA and made his mark in music, and I think Richard Blade is somebody who is not only a close friend but also has been supportive since Day One. And the thing about Richard is that he loves the music and makes you want to love the music too. That's why he has stood the test of time and with all his great stories this book is well worth reading - so get stuck in! Richard Blade is the best-selling author of World InMy Eyes , his autobiography, SPQR , a big historical action novel, published December, 2019, and Birthright , a contemporary mystery, thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, published the summer of 2020.He is one of the most popular and best-known DJs in America, and hosts a dailyradio show on SiriusXM 1st Wave Ch. 33 and KCBS.    Richard was born in England, educated atOxford, and came to the United States in 1976. In the 1980s he was thetop-rated morning drive DJ on KROQ, Los Angeles, and hosted and directednumerous TV shows including Video One , MV3 and VideoBeat .    He has won numerous awards including theGolden Microphone, California's Best DJ, and the American DJ Association'sLifetime Achievement Award.  Richard hasalso appeared in many Network TV series and starred or co-starred in a numberof feature films including Girls Just Want To Have Fun , Spellcaster, and Long Lost Son , which he also wrote.    Richard lives in L.A. with his wife, Krista,and their two dogs, and travels extensively as he continues to DJ live, and isin high demand as a speaker and host at events around the world.