Axl Rose´s monumental meltdowns . . . Kurt Cobain´s tragic band-slaying suicide: The long history of platinum-selling überband implosions is more dramatic than a Russian novel. But even local cover bands can suffer the ill effects of the limelight. Multi-rock-band veteran Julian Ridgway´s Bandalism is a can´t-miss guide to rock ´n´ roll survival, offering sage advice on how to avoid the pitfalls that can doom your group. Here´s how to: - Find nonpsycho band members - Craft the perfect band image - Choose a name that doesn´t suck And much more, including the handy Healthy Band Checklist, an ideal MySpace profile generator, and the Second Album Venn Diagram.