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Alycen Rowse is an American author and memoirist best known for her autobiographical work We’ve Got Tonight: The Life and Times of Notorious Groupie Alycen Rowse, a memoir recounting her experiences within the rock and roll groupie scene. Her work has attracted attention for its candid storytelling and first-person perspective on life behind the scenes with major rock acts.
Early life
Details about Alycen Rowse’s early life, including her date of birth, family background, and education, are not widely documented in independent, reliable sources.
Career
Rowse emerged in public attention primarily as the author of the memoir We’ve Got Tonight: The Life and Times of Notorious Groupie Alycen Rowse. First published in 2014, the book presents a personal narrative of her decades-long involvement with touring rock musicians, from the 1980s through the 2000s. It covers her experiences with members of bands such as Metallica, AC/DC, Kiss, Def Leppard, and others, and describes the social environment of the groupie community and backstage culture.
In the memoir, Rowse recounts notable moments including her encounters with legendary musicians and her presence with bassist John Entwistle of The Who during his death, situating her narrative within iconic moments of rock history.
Rowse has also been featured as a guest on Rock & Roll Nightmares, a music-focused podcast, where she discussed her memoir and aspects of her personal experiences and reflections on the groupie lifestyle.
Bibliography
- We’ve Got Tonight: The Life and Times of Notorious Groupie Alycen Rowse (2014) – memoir detailing her personal experiences with rock and roll culture and touring lifestyle.
Reception
Rowse’s memoir has drawn mixed responses from readers and reviewers. Some praise its candid, unfiltered storytelling, while others have criticized its writing style and narrative approach.
See also
- List of memoirs about rock and roll culture
References
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