When people ask me why I wrote Once A King, Now A Prince, the answer always starts with stories from my life — raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable. Its authenticity is intact, as it really started as my journal, without any intention at the time to turn it into my autobiography. My memoir isn’t just a recounting of events; it is a tapestry of the experiences that shaped me from a boy living in a turbulent home to a man navigating the dizzying heights of rock and roll fame, danger, and redemption.
From the very first page, the reader steps into the story of my life filled with loss, reinvention, conflict, and triumph. If you’ve ever wondered how someone goes from a childhood filled with abuse and confusion to standing backstage with rock legends, then you’ll find stories from my life here that are both heartbreaking and exhilarating.
A Childhood Defined by Shadows and Survival
One of the earliest stories from my life involves my father and the brutal environment in which I was raised. My upbringing was a crucible of conflict, emotional damage, and identity struggle — so much so that, as a child, I convinced myself I was the king of the devils just to survive. That stark reality laid the groundwork for the story of my life — a narrative of not just surviving, but redefining myself in the face of overwhelming odds.
This period isn’t just a vague beginning; it’s a foundational story about family — one that shaped the lens through which I viewed trust, power, love, and fear. From those early years, every step forward carried a lesson about resilience that would echo for decades. These are not distant memories but vivid stories from my life that demand to be told.
Finding My Voice in Rock and Roll
As I matured, stories from my life became louder, faster, and more chaotic. After earning my degree and entering the world of rock and roll, I found myself immersed in a universe where sex, drugs, fame, and danger were not just concepts but everyday reality.
I vividly recall walking into New York’s Elaine’s restaurant with Rod Stewart, feeling the collective gaze of the room turn. That moment alone could be a whole story about family — not in the traditional sense, but in the way my rock and roll “tribe” became my chosen kin.
Throughout my career, there were nights that felt like the time of my life and days that felt like the longest hours ever lived. Whether it was representing bands like Kiss, Rush, or Rare Earth, or navigating mob entanglements and near-brushed dangers, these experiences became stories from my life that readers tell me haunt them long after turning the last page.
The Transformation That Reshaped Everything
If Once A King, Now A Prince teaches one thing, it’s that life’s meaning isn’t found solely in fame or survival, but in transformation. As my journey continued, I began to understand myself in ways I never had as a child. What was once the story of my life as a hurt boy became the story of a man who confronted those wounds and chose to evolve.
This metamorphosis is one of the most compelling stories from my life — a reminder that coming out of darkness doesn’t erase it, but it does illuminate the path ahead. It’s a pivot from merely surviving family dysfunction to owning my narrative with clarity and purpose.
Family, Loss, and Human Truth
And yes, there are stories from my life that are truly stories about family — touching moments that speak not of glory but of broken relationships and hard-won understanding. My memoir refuses to gloss over emotional complexity because real life rarely comes in tidy packages.
These segments of the book aren’t just incidental chapters; they are the heart that beats beneath every rock show, every handshake with a celebrity, and every lesson learned from loss. Family — both the given kind and the one we choose — permeates every chapter.
Why These Stories Matter
If you’re reading this blog and wondering whether Once A King, Now A Prince is for you, let me put it simply: this is not just a celebrity memoir — it is the story of my life in all its visceral, imperfect realities. It is about confrontations and reconciliations. It is about fleeing from pain, only to find it in unexpected places. It is, above all else, a collection of stories from my life meant to resonate with anyone who has lived deeply and endured greatly.
Some moments were truly the time of my life — wild, joyful, electric. Others were dark and nearly crushing. But each one was a thread in the tapestry that became Once A King, Now A Prince.
Final Note
If you want a memoir that doesn’t hold anything back — one that delivers both belly laughs and gut punches — then joining me in exploring these stories from my life is an experience you won’t forget. Once A King, Now A Prince is available now at Amazon, and all major booksellers.
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