{"product_id":"the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Most Interesting Man in the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVinnie Stigma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHowie Abrams\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eRoger Miret\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Godfather of New York City hardcore and founding member of Agnostic Front invites you into his lower east side pad to regale you with tales from his extraordinary life among mobsters, punk rockers, and a bevy of iconic artists and personalities--none of whom is as interesting or fascinating as the inimitable Vinnie Stigma!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn Vincent Capuccio on December 3, 1955, Vinnie Stigma--as his countless friends and fans lovingly refer to him--is the founder and guitarist of New York City's legendary hardcore band Agnostic Front. He's also one of the Big Apple's earliest punk rockers, having frequented such eclectic downtown haunts as Max's Kansas City, The Electric Circus, and of course, CBGB while it was still known as Hilly's on the Bowery during the early 1970s. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Most Interesting Man in the World \u003c\/i\u003estretches from Vinnie's upbringing in Little Italy amongst the tight-knit Italian families, as well as some prominent wiseguys, to teaming up with Cuban-born vocalist Roger Miret to carry punk's angrier successor across the globe; from no-show jobs in his youth obtained by people who \"protected\" him, to lighting up some of the world's biggest stages. However, Vinnie Stigma is not your run-of-the-mill rocker of many decades. He has dabbled in cooking, professional wrestling, acting, martial arts, yoga, and other creative disciplines. He is a father and a cancer survivor who helped pioneer skinhead and tattoo culture in America, and has mentored hundreds of fledgling musicians and artists. Vinnie insists he is an entertainer first and foremost, which he learned from his childhood idols Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Lee, and Frank Sinatra. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing vintage photos throughout, a handful of signature Italian recipes, even a four-page comic book and crossword puzzle, The Most Interesting Man in the World is a journey through a life unlike any other. No one sees or experiences the world quite like Vinnie Stigma.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinnie Stigma is the founding member and guitarist of the legendary New York hardcore band Agnostic Front. He also performs as a solo artist with Stigma and is the former guitarist of Madball. Vinnie has acted in a number of independent films and has appeared on countless albums as a guest artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowie Abrams is a former music business executive turned author. He co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Metallica\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written \u003ci\u003eThe Merciless Book of Metal Lists\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMisfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHip-Hop Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHip-Hop Alphabet 2\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of the Grateful Dead\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44795000848486,"sku":"9781637584651","price":38.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/NwK8DUhDTt9781637584651.webp?v=1771149144","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}