Nick was made for a career in Rock'n'Roll. His mother looked like she belonged to the Ronettes. His father could have been in the Bee Gees. He became hooked on the music that emerged from NYC's early punk scene. After the demise of the Ramones, he started a band with Marky, the drummer of NYC's seminal punk band and eventually became the singer, guitarist and babysitter of the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame musician. With the SpeedKings, they recorded kick-ass records and toured the world. Clubs, squats and festivals hosted the band throughout Europe, Japan and the United States. The kids loved them but the critics spit them out. Three years down the road to ruin, they hated each other’s guts and called it quits. This is the story of what happened.... This coming of age story will appeal to all punkrock fans. It’s all about the passion for music, what makes it shine and what makes it go down the drain. Ramones fans will love this book; Ramones haters will love it even more. Nick came out of nowhere and went straight back there. His outrageously funny anecdotes will make you piss your pants. There is no holding back. You have been warned! The story may even be true! Nick's first novel VERGAENE GLORIE (FADED GLORY BOY) was a bestseller. Now enjoy his new book. The first-hand story of love and hate on the dirtroad to hell.