Mardy Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 For you, @eastynh , I’d recommend that David Stubbs book about the history of electronic music. Pretty good. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mars-1980-Story-Electronic-Music/dp/0571323979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue6field Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Just started this, really enjoying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 This is absolutely superb, and ends up being about a lot more than music: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KLF-Chaos-Burned-Million-Pounds/dp/1780226551 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdavejohnson Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, Homer said: I've had a fair bit going on the last few weeks, but will be contributing more in the Book Club moving forwards - feel free to join in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulshane Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Disclaimer: Neds are one of my favoiuurite bands, but this is a genuine good read: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eight-Legged-Atomic-Dustbin-Itself/dp/0954970403/ref=dp_ob_title_bk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulshane Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 and preetty much anything by Bill Drummond: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bill-Drummond/e/B0034OEYUQ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1558428111&sr=1-1 '45' would be a good start: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0349112894/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostro Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 This is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mars-1980-Story-Electronic-Music/dp/0571323979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Another vote for Scar Tissue, Anthony Keidis. Superb and pretty shocking at times. Edited May 21, 2019 by Stokesy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple aki squat Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, eastynh said: So this year I am travelling down by coach and could do with some reading material to take with me. Can anyone reccomend a decent book to purchase? It could be biography, auto biography, one about a particular scene or anything else music related. I did buy the new Stephen Morris and Moby books, but have done a Johnny 5 and blitzed through them. I have got all the ones about Manchester/Madchester, New Order, Depeche Mode, Rave scene, Acid House and so on. I have been posting on here now for quite a while so a lot of you know what kind of stuff I am into. It would be nice to be taken out of my comfort zone a little. All recomnendations are welcome. If it is a good book then I will get round to reading it eventually, does not have to be just for Glasto. Now the football season is over and I have stopped winding Scousers up in the football thread, I will have a bit more spare time on my hands to delve into some books anyway. HMV used to sell cheap books. They had one called fake plastic trees. Sounds apt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said: This is absolutely superb, and ends up being about a lot more than music: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KLF-Chaos-Burned-Million-Pounds/dp/1780226551 Incredible book. Only one I've read twice in a row. My favourite ones are mainly Manchester based so I'm guessing you're ahead of me with those. This one was bought for me and turned me into someone who wanted to be a fan of his music (I'm yet to achieve that, really great book though) Edited May 21, 2019 by priest17 no one needs to swear that much this early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeruss Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, eastynh said: So this year I am travelling down by coach and could do with some reading material to take with me. Can anyone reccomend a decent book to purchase? It could be biography, auto biography, one about a particular scene or anything else music related. I did buy the new Stephen Morris and Moby books, but have done a Johnny 5 and blitzed through them. I have got all the ones about Manchester/Madchester, New Order, Depeche Mode, Rave scene, Acid House and so on. I have been posting on here now for quite a while so a lot of you know what kind of stuff I am into. It would be nice to be taken out of my comfort zone a little. All recomnendations are welcome. If it is a good book then I will get round to reading it eventually, does not have to be just for Glasto. Now the football season is over and I have stopped winding Scousers up in the football thread, I will have a bit more spare time on my hands to delve into some books anyway. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superstar-DJs-Here-We-Go/dp/0091926939 One of the best dance music related books I've ever read.. charts the rise of DJs such as Sasha, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim etc. Some great stories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordong Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Nile Rodger’s autobiography is a great read, really recommend it. What a life he has had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike46 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Couple of my recent favourites... both pretty well known so you may already have come across them, but I enjoyed it. Meet Me In The Bathroom - Lizzy Goodman Discusses the early 2000s in NY, rise of the Strokes/YYY etc. Very enjoyable Bringing It All Back Home - Ian Clayton Great book on how music connects with our lives. Pretty poignant ending though so maybe not the best thing to read on your way to the festival. Oh and another +1 for the Nile Rodgers autobiography, great read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravermum Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Daveograve said: Love this book Yes, I was going to recommend this one too - so many brilliant moments and insights into the punk scene and the 80s, expertly written Edited May 21, 2019 by ravermum Removed overuse of the word, "brilliant." It was bugging me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravermum Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks for starting this thread @eastynh - I'm going to steal some of these recommends ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Daveograve said: Love this book Yes this is a good one, very interesting view of those times. I also really liked the Johnny Marr one, Patti Smith's Just Kids is wonderful too. Sylvia Paterson I'm not with the band is an interesting account of music journalism and Tracy Thorn Bedsit Queen. Tracy is a really good writer. I believe she has another book out as well now that I would like to read. Another one I've just remembered was Slash's autobiography. That was interesting! One I read but didn't really enjoy was Kim Gordon's. Not sure what it was but didn' t really do it for me. Edited May 21, 2019 by gigpusher added another book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyisRFC Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Few stories about Glastonbury in here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I also have to recommend this one to everyone, an amazing insight into The Worlds Greatest Ever Band that's written so well and in such a relatable way that even if you're not a massive fan of The Fall or just don't really know anything about them you'll enjoy. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Midweek-Life-Inside-Fall/dp/190192758X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
found home in 2009 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I really enjoyed the biography of the guy that owned Brixton Academy (before it turned into a chain of venues)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IOLFGSS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Bit of a rags to riches story. He came from a family that had had money, but blew it all so he had posh school upbringing and contacts, but no money. He comes across as a bit of a chancer, but also passionate about music and a decent bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divein Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 The Streets/Mike Skinner autobiography is really good and apparently the audiobook is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Moth Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, blue6field said: Just started this, really enjoying it I’d like to recommend this... I say “like to”, missus Moth bought it me as a gift and I haven’t started it yet. It’s about 3rd on my to read list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjd Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 One of the best I've ever read. Set the Boy Free - Johnny Marr! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Set-Boy-Free-Johnny-Marr/dp/1780894325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjamest Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-You-Leave-Me-Here/dp/1408708000 Wilko Johnson - From growing up in 50's Essex, his hippie travels in Asia to Dr. Feelgood and beyond and finally his beating of his 'terminal cancer' A great read although he wasn't very complimentary about his time at Glastonbury the other year. Edited May 21, 2019 by tjamest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 52 minutes ago, joeruss said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superstar-DJs-Here-We-Go/dp/0091926939 One of the best dance music related books I've ever read.. charts the rise of DJs such as Sasha, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim etc. Some great stories! Yes- I have read a lot of dance related books and enjoyed this one I enjoyed this one too And I listened to this on audiobook a few years back as was doing a lot of driving and found it enjoyable: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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