Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones reveals his autobiography's North American release date

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Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones has revealed the North American release date for his his autobiography, "Lonely Boy".

The book, written with music journalist Ben Thompson, is scheduled to hit shelves in North America on January 10, two months after its UK release.

The content of the book includes details of Jones' early childhood, through to his musical awakening by the likes of David Bowie and Roxy Music, and "self-imposed exiles" in New York and Los Angeles, where he worked through alcohol, heroin and sex addictions (via RollingStone).

It is also expected to contain background regarding his solo recordings (1987's Mercy and 1989's Fire and Gasoline), and his work as a record producer (Joan Jett's Bad Reputation, Buckcherry) and actor (Californication, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains).