The explosive autobiography of the bassist for Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, Duff McKagan. Duff McKagan was a co-founder of Guns N' Roses, with 13 years as the bassist for what was then the biggest band in the world. In addition to being part of the legendary lineup (Slash on guitar, Steven Adler on drums, Izzy Stradlin on rhythm guitar, and Axl Rose on vocals), Duff was the unofficial musical director of the band and the most experienced musician, playing bass, drums, and guitar, as well as co-writing many of the songs. Over the years, Guns N' Roses have broken many records in rock history - APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION is the most successful debut album in recorded music history. The 1991 albums, USE YOUR ILLUSION parts 1 and 2, took the first and second spots on the charts, a feat that has not been achieved since, and the 28-month global ILLUSION tour remains the longest tour ever. Duff describes the rise of the band and its fall, as with success came heavy alcohol and drug abuse, resulting in hospitalization for acute pancreatitis in 1994. Forced to become sober, Duff began working in business, eventually completing a degree in economics and earning significant money in the stock market. He has collaborated with Slash in another band, Velvet Revolver, and continues to play with various artists over the last 15 years. IT'S SO EASY (AND OTHER LIES) is the explosive autobiography of a great rock musician who, against all odds, has lived to tell his story.