Once A King, Now A Prince: The true tale of family dysfunction, the mob, sex, drugs & Rock N Roll($14.99Value)

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Can a broken boy become rock royalty? Some lives are shaped by privilege. Others are forged in fire. Once A King, Now A Prince belongs to the latter. Ira Blacker’s autobiography is a stark, unvarnished journey from a childhood marked by institutionalization, fear, and family turmoil to the intoxicating heights of the rock ’n’ roll world. Misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and caught in a household ruled by volatility, he learned early that survival required imagination, defiance, and grit. Those same instincts would later propel him into the inner circles of the music business, where ambition, celebrity, excess, and opportunity collided. This is not a glossy tale of fame. It is a deeply personal reckoning of anger and resilience, betrayal and loyalty, collapse and comeback. Blacker writes with candor and sharp wit about the forces that shaped him, the chaos behind the curtain of the entertainment industry, and the emotional cost of chasing success while carrying unresolved wounds. Brutally honest yet unexpectedly inspiring, this memoir pulls back the curtain on both a turbulent upbringing and a wild ride through music history, revealing a man who refused to be defined by his beginnings and ultimately claimed his own crown. Claim your front-row seat to resilience. Blake 5.0 out of 5 stars Sex, drugs and rock n roll. Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2026 Format: Kindle Just finished this book. It is a very easy read and incredibly entertaining. As someone that dabbled in the music business in my youth (concert promoter) I loved the stories about the record business. I can only imagine how much fun Ira had working in the music business. I would highly recommend this book. Avinash Ahuja 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and deeply human memoir! Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 Format: Kindle Once A King, Now A Prince is both spectacle and confession. It delivers the rock and roll fantasy in full volume, but its true power lies in the vulnerable reckoning at the end. The photos celebrate the empire. The final chapters reveal the man. Together, they create a memoir that feels lived in, imperfect, and deeply human. Teresa Cooper 5.0 out of 5 stars Once A King Now A Prince Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2026 Format: Kindle a great read and very interesting Amazon Customer 5.0 out of 5 stars Order, read, Kindle it, share with rock friends Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2026 Format: Kindle Fantastic read. Rock world is not what it often appears to be. Home life, plain living all in the mix reveal a true story of Ira's life that one must read One person found this helpful