--- product_id: 33756740 title: "Hard-Core: Life of My Own" price: "€ 44.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33756740-hard-core-life-of-my-own store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # #100 Punk Musician Biographies rank 503 reviews, 4.6⭐ avg rating Authentic NYC punk scene insider Hard-Core: Life of My Own **Price:** € 44.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Dive into the raw heart of punk’s fiercest legend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hard-Core: Life of My Own - **How much does it cost?** € 44.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33756740-hard-core-life-of-my-own) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Legacy & Closure:** More than a memoir—witness a legend’s journey toward peace amid lifelong band conflicts. - • **Cross-Genre Appeal:** Loved by punk, hardcore, and metal fans alike—bridging generations and scenes. - • **Cultural Time Capsule:** Experience the dangerous, electrifying NYC punk era before the internet age reshaped everything. - • **Iconic Punk Scene Access:** Firsthand tales from CBGB, Max’s Kansas City, and the Lower East Side’s gritty heyday. - • **Raw, Unfiltered Punk Memoir:** Harley Flanagan’s brutally honest life story from NYC’s hardcore trenches. ## Overview Hard-Core: Life of My Own is Harley Flanagan’s no-holds-barred memoir chronicling his rise from a homeless prodigy to a hardcore punk icon. With vivid stories from NYC’s legendary venues and candid reflections on band rivalries, this book offers an authentic glimpse into the punk scene’s golden era. Highly rated and ranked among top punk musician biographies, it’s a must-read for anyone craving the real story behind the music and culture that defined a generation. ## Description Hard-Core: Life of My Own [Flanagan, Harley, Blush, Steven] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hard-Core: Life of My Own Review: or ANYONE interested in a good read about a true punk/hardcore legend - A MUST read for any CroMags fan,NYHC fan, crossover period metal fan, 80s and/or 70s punk fan, or ANYONE interested in a good read about a true punk/hardcore legend, straight from the horse's mouth. Love him or hate him, take sides or don't, this is a great read. Doesn't pull any punches, and doesn't attempt to smear anyone else's name. Anyone familiar with the Cromags, is undoubtedly aware of the static the members have with each other; Harley says it like it is. Great stories from his years as a pre-pubescent drummer for The Stimulators, playin' Max's Kansas City and CBGB and subsequent touring, his time in San Francisco in the notorious Vat days, and back to the L.E.S. to finally start CroMags for better or worse, and continues on through kids, marriage, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu with the world famous Gracie family, and gives his side of the story regarding the headline making 'incident' in NYC at a performance by current CroMags line-up led by front-man John Joseph, at the CBGB Festival at Webster Hall. Flanagan's book is entertaining, to the point, and FEELS honest (I wasn't there, so it isn't my business! hahaha), and throughout it all, he still maintains love for his brothers in arms despite the eternally waged conflict that will forever be attached to the CroMags name. At the end of the day, it seems some kind of peace has come out of the age of quarrel, even if it appears the past won't be mended, at least some personal version of closure is attained. In short: Read this s***- it's a killer book. -Hammerin' Hanke (DuRT-Head Army) Review: Must read - Just bought Harley's book. After reading recently Dave Dictor's bio (some interesting info in there) and Keith Morris' book (really fun to and interesting to read this one), I have to say that Harley's book is the one. Very well written and plenty of fun (at least for me) facts in there. Having been a rock then metal then HC kid myself, about the same age as Harley, and also coming from a family immersed into music, it is cool to cross some facts that we only knew via the grapevine back the (before the internet generation - remember?). Yes NYC LES was scary back then, and I will always remember the first time I dared to walk through all the Spanish speaking guys at the eastern side of Bleeker in 83 to finally hit the Bowery and CBs and face a see of skins and thinking: this might be even more scary than what I just went through ah ah ah. Anyway, this book is great, reflects that atmosphere perfectly and is very interesting to read: it makes you think how interesting NYC was fun (and scary) back then and how much it changed in the last 25 years. I was lucky to see Harley in Europe in the early Nineties a few times (that tour when John was back on board) and then as White Devil in London (killer gig with Parris I think and Bobby on guitars) and for me reading this book brings so many good memories back (zero violence on my side - just good memories of nice people) that I am recommending to anybody who is interested in understanding how NYC was back in the day to read this book. Well done Harley, and best of luck for the coming years!!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #639,581 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #113 in Punk Musician Biographies #194 in Punk Music (Books) #3,610 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (503) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1627310339 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1627310338 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 448 pages | | Publication date | September 27, 2016 | | Publisher | Feral House | ## Images ![Hard-Core: Life of My Own - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61T9AdAd-SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or ANYONE interested in a good read about a true punk/hardcore legend *by J***E on November 7, 2016* A MUST read for any CroMags fan,NYHC fan, crossover period metal fan, 80s and/or 70s punk fan, or ANYONE interested in a good read about a true punk/hardcore legend, straight from the horse's mouth. Love him or hate him, take sides or don't, this is a great read. Doesn't pull any punches, and doesn't attempt to smear anyone else's name. Anyone familiar with the Cromags, is undoubtedly aware of the static the members have with each other; Harley says it like it is. Great stories from his years as a pre-pubescent drummer for The Stimulators, playin' Max's Kansas City and CBGB and subsequent touring, his time in San Francisco in the notorious Vat days, and back to the L.E.S. to finally start CroMags for better or worse, and continues on through kids, marriage, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu with the world famous Gracie family, and gives his side of the story regarding the headline making 'incident' in NYC at a performance by current CroMags line-up led by front-man John Joseph, at the CBGB Festival at Webster Hall. Flanagan's book is entertaining, to the point, and FEELS honest (I wasn't there, so it isn't my business! hahaha), and throughout it all, he still maintains love for his brothers in arms despite the eternally waged conflict that will forever be attached to the CroMags name. At the end of the day, it seems some kind of peace has come out of the age of quarrel, even if it appears the past won't be mended, at least some personal version of closure is attained. In short: Read this s***- it's a killer book. -Hammerin' Hanke (DuRT-Head Army) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read *by P***T on September 26, 2016* Just bought Harley's book. After reading recently Dave Dictor's bio (some interesting info in there) and Keith Morris' book (really fun to and interesting to read this one), I have to say that Harley's book is the one. Very well written and plenty of fun (at least for me) facts in there. Having been a rock then metal then HC kid myself, about the same age as Harley, and also coming from a family immersed into music, it is cool to cross some facts that we only knew via the grapevine back the (before the internet generation - remember?). Yes NYC LES was scary back then, and I will always remember the first time I dared to walk through all the Spanish speaking guys at the eastern side of Bleeker in 83 to finally hit the Bowery and CBs and face a see of skins and thinking: this might be even more scary than what I just went through ah ah ah. Anyway, this book is great, reflects that atmosphere perfectly and is very interesting to read: it makes you think how interesting NYC was fun (and scary) back then and how much it changed in the last 25 years. I was lucky to see Harley in Europe in the early Nineties a few times (that tour when John was back on board) and then as White Devil in London (killer gig with Parris I think and Bobby on guitars) and for me reading this book brings so many good memories back (zero violence on my side - just good memories of nice people) that I am recommending to anybody who is interested in understanding how NYC was back in the day to read this book. Well done Harley, and best of luck for the coming years!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An accurate history of a very specific time period that is completely lost... *by S***A on October 10, 2016* I know and grew up around a handful of the people, places and events described in this book. So, for me, one of the best things about it is the accuracy of the story telling. The stories are backed up, confirmed and verified by photos, videos and many contemporary witnesses who are included and quoted in the text. The book lacks the "sh*t talking" you find in some other, related accounts of the time period. Stories are told, events are laid out and you get insight into the personalities of the people involved without being told what to think or feel about them. Given the nature of the scene and stories being told I find that to be a true accomplishment. It may be his autobiography, but it also serves as an accurate history of a very specific time period that is completely lost and has very little (if anything) to do with today's NYC. For that reason alone I think it'd be an enjoyable read for anyone interested in NYC history or music history whether they're Cro Mags fans or were previously aware of Harley Flanagan or not. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33756740-hard-core-life-of-my-own](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33756740-hard-core-life-of-my-own) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*