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Fire And Fame bio:

Countless hours of writing, re-writing, editing and re-reading. Seemingly hundreds of liters of coffee and tea consumed. The invaluable assistance and support of friends. A test in patience and perserverance. A lesson in why trust has to be earned and should never be taken for granted. And ultimately, a victory.

Three years in the making, former bassist for German rock legends Bonfire Joerg Deisinger and key writer for the internationally renowned Canadian metal magazine BW&BK Carl Begai have issued a new book entitled Fire And Fame. The book features Joerg's memoirs translated by Carl as its foundation, tracing his career as a professional musician from his early days as a starstruck AC/DC fan that wanted nothing more than to be on stage, through Bonfire's formative years and runaway success in Europe that included major tours with ZZ Top and Judas Priest, to his eventual departure from the band in the early '90s. As a whole, however, Fire And Fame is genuine behind-the-scenes look at the music scene, telling the story of a kid from a small town with the seemingly impossible dream of becoming a rock star actually managed to pull it off. It's a book for anyone who has ever had a similar dream, for those who have lived it, and for those who continue to do so.

Joerg has gone on record saying that the tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia on December 26th, 2004 was the catalyst in his decision to publish the story of his life and achievements.

"I was living in Thailand at the end of 2004, where my girlfriend and I were running an English language school for kids. We had booked a trip to Phi Phi Island for Christmas, right on the beach, but at the last minute we decided not to go, thinking that we'd make the trip up later. Only there was no later. After the tsunami hit I realized that, hey, your life could be over in the blink of an eye."

Carl offers his thoughts on the project:

"For myself, the most interesting aspects of Joerg's tale are the stories behind Bonfire's relationships with producers/songwriters Michael Wagener and Desmond Child, working with Ross Halfin, his wide-eyed look at the L.A. scene during its big-haired '80s glam heyday, to chance meetings with the likes of Testament (when they were still called Legacy), Scorpions and Bon Jovi. And then there's his one-off gig as the soundcheck bassist for Judas Priest, which is an amazing little story in itself."

Fire And Fame is not a tell all book airing out Bonfire's dirty little secrets, nor is it an attempt to outdo the debauchery of Mötley Crüe's book The Dirt or cash in on Bonfire's continued success. It is, pure and simple, a celebration of music and life.