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Hard Road: The Life and Times of Stevie Wright by Glenn Goldsmith is a first-edition Australian biography that charts the dazzling rise and turbulent fall of the Easybeats front-man who gave the world the eternal anthem “Friday on My Mind.” In crisp, 261-page narrative, Goldsmith traces Stevie Wright’s journey from migrant Sydney teenager to international pop idol and the hard-won battles that followed.
This 2004 Random House trade paperback is in very good condition—pages are clean, binding tight, and the book comes from a smoke-free home with no writing, dog-ears, or shelf-wear distractions. Collectors of Oz rock history and first editions alike will appreciate the tight, unread feel.
Ideal for young adults and grown-up music lovers, the book blends pop-culture nostalgia, Australian social history, and raw autobiography, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in rock biographies or true stories of creative genius and survival.