I Dreamed I Was a Very Clean Tramp

In his candid and poetic autobiography, Richard Hell recounts his journey from a childhood in Kentucky to becoming a pivotal figure in the punk rock movement of New York City. Through vivid storytelling and unflinching honesty, he explores his restless pursuit of self-expression, shaping a cultural era and founding influential bands like the Voidoids. The memoir offers an engaging look at the transformative years of an artist driven by a deep love for poetry, music, and art, capturing the spirit of a rebellious, groundbreaking period in music history.