Daisy Jones & The Six

About “Daisy Jones & The Six”

A novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the story of the rise and mysterious breakup of a 1970s rock group and its lead singer. The book focuses on Daisy Jones, a young woman from Los Angeles who dreams of becoming a singer. She grows up in the late 1960s, attending clubs and being drawn to the rock and roll scene. By age twenty, her talent is recognized, and her beauty draws attention. At the same time, another band called The Six, led by Billy Dunne, is gaining popularity. Just before their first tour, Billy's girlfriend becomes pregnant, and the pressure of fame and fatherhood causes him to act recklessly. A producer brings Daisy and Billy together, leading to a legendary partnership that ultimately ends in the band's breakup.