Singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen is one of the most important and influential musical artists of the past fifty years and one of the most elusive. In I m Your Man, journalist Sylvie Simmons, one of the foremost chroniclers of the world of rock n roll and popular music, explores the extraordinary life and creative genius of Leonard Cohen.
I m Your Man is an intimate and insightful appreciation of the man responsible for Suzanne, Bird on a Wire, Hallelujah, and so many other unforgettable, oft-covered ballads and songs. Based on Simmons s unparalleled access to Cohen and written with her hallmark blend of intelligence, integrity, and style I m Your Man is the definitive biography of a major musical artist widely considered in a league with the great Bob Dylan.
Readers of Life by Rolling Stone Keith Richards and Patti Smith s phenomenal Just Kids will be riveted by this fascinating portrait of a singular musical icon.