My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor [Paperback]

Hardcore punk memoir by Keith Morris, ultimate punk rock frontman and founder of Black Flag, the Circle Jerks, and OFF!

Keith Morris is a true punk icon. Over the course of his forty-year career with Black Flag, the Circle Jerks, and OFF!, he's battled diabetes, drug and alcohol addiction, and the record industry...and he's still going strong.More than a book about the highs and lows of a punk rock legend,My Damageis a story from the perspective of someone who has shared the stage with just about every major figure in the music industry and has appeared in cult films likeThe Decline of Western CivilizationandRepo Man. A true Hollywood tale from an L.A. native,My Damagereveals the story of Morris's streets, his scene, and his music--as only he can tell it.Keith Morrisis a cofounding member of Black Flag and the Circle Jerks. He has recorded over fifteen albums, appeared on countless albums and compilations, and has a half-dozen film credits to his name.

Jim Rulandhas been writing for punk rock zines likeFlipsidesince the early '90s and has written for every issue ofRazorcake, America's only non-profit independent music fanzine.
A compelling, unexpectedly moving, and all-around badass memoir. --Esquire My Damageis characterized by sharp wit, abundant empathy, and the wisdom of a man who has outrun his many demons. --MOJO
A winning memoir from a punk icon --A.V. Club
A portrait of a famed frontman that is complex but earnest --PunkNews.org
An insightful and expansive look at an unconventional life Men's Journal, 10/27/1 A wild tell-all told in a no-holds-barred style,My Damageis an epic autobiography told with humor, honesty, and courage.
The Good Men Project, 11/15/16 Morris' book benefits from the same energetic, frenetically authentic style that makes his music so memorable. Hls!