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MUSIC BOOKS
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 HOGGIN’ THE PAGE: THE GROUNDHOGS’ CLASSIC YEARS
RHINOS, WINOS & LUNATICS
FOG ON THE TYNE – THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF LINDISFARNE
TWEKE LEWIS – INTO THE CHILL
DOWN BY THE JETTY - THE DR FEELGOOD STORY
HOGGIN’ THE PAGE: THE GROUNDHOGS’ CLASSIC YEARS
by Martyn Hanson
Foreword by Captain Sensible
Extent: 132 pgs, fully illustrated, A4 softback
Published: September 2005
Price: £14.99
The Groundhogs are one of British
rock’s legendary names. Cutting their teeth backing the legendary John Lee
Hooker in 1964, they went on to cut a series of influential progressive-rock
albums – Thank Christ For The Bomb, Split (a Top 5 LP) and Who Will Save the
World, to name but three. They supported the Rolling Stones, were favourites of
late, great DJ John Peel (who played one side of Thank Christ For The Bomb
straight through) and graced many major 1970s festivals.
Guitarist Tony McPhee steered the Hogs through four decades, on and off. He,
along with past and present Groundhogs members, have collaborated with writer
Martyn Hanson, author of well received books on Emerson Lake And Palmer and the
Nice, to produce the first ever biography of a band whose place in British rock
history is assured.
The Groundhogs have been hugely influential on many of today’s bands: Dave Grohl
(Foo Fighters), Steven Malkmus (Pavement), and Karl Hyde (Underworld) are all
major fans, as is Captain Sensible (the Damned) who writes the foreword, while
guitar magazines regularly profile McPhee as one of his generation’s leading
players. The Guardian recently referred to an album by “the increasingly
influential Groundhogs” - not bad for a band that formed 40 years ago!
Authorised by the band and extensively illustrated from their archives, Hoggin’
The Page includes numerous unseen pictures from the band's archives. To reserve
your autographed copy, contact sales@northdown.demon. co.uk
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RHINOS, WINOS & LUNATICS
The Legend of Man a rock’n’roll band
By Deke Leonard
Extent: 176pp, 15.4 X 23.3 cm
ISBN: 1-900711-09-1
Price: £11.99
First issued in 1996, Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics has gained a reputation as one of
the legendary on the road rock’n’roll travelogues. It tells the story of eight
years in the life of a rock band – Man, Wales' most durable musical exports. Man
have made 18 albums and undergone as many line-up changes, involving four
drummers, four keyboard players, four guitarists and five bass players.
Guitarist Deke Leonard 'has attempted to escape on numerous occasions but has
always been recaptured'.
He writes with wit, verve and panache of the 1968-76 period, the post-'Sgt
Pepper' years when rock music expanded its frontiers as never before. The result
is a book that tells the story of an era, not just a band. Deke Leonard’s
‘prequel’, Maybe I Should’ve Stayed In Bed, was published in 2000 to rave
reviews. Its success has stimulated interest in Rhinos, which has been out of
print for several years. This ‘remixed’ edition includes a new cover and double
the number of photos of the original.
What they said about ‘Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics’:
‘I picked this book and simply tore through its pages in an evening and an
afternoon. The reason? ‘Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics’ is the funniest book of the
rock genre I’ve yet to read. A must for all of you, Manfans or not’. - Facelift
‘Deke Leonard’s ‘Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics’ is wonderful. The definitive
insider’s account, its also written delightfully, with a stoned cynical lyricism
that makes turning the page an absolute pleasure. Top Stuff’. - Making Music
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FOG ON THE TYNE – THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF LINDISFARNE
by Dave Ian Hill
Extent: 160 pgs, including over 120 pictures
ISBN: 1900711 07 9
Price: £14.95
'They gave me the idea that this "music stuff" was something to have a go at.' Chris Rea
'To use an Irish expression, their blood's worth bottling!' Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers)
So how do you remember Lindisfarne? Topping the charts in 1972 with their album 'Fog On The Tyne', or letting Gazza loose on the title track in 1990? Touring colleges with a then-unknown Genesis? Or maybe one of their spinoff projects like Radiator, Jack The Lad or songwriter Alan Hull, who produced many memorable solo moments.
Whatever the answer, you’ll get something out of Fog On The Tyne – The Official History of Lindisfarne, which puts to bed 30 years of bawdy, booze-fuelled history while opening a new chapter kicked off by an excellent new album, 'Here Comes The Neighbourhood'. Putting the sad death of Alan Hull behind them.
Author Dave Ian Hill, who has been researching the book since 1990, has interviewed producers, DJs, fans and fellow musicians as well as group members past and present to get the true flavour of a unique band. Also, Lindisfarne have opened their photographic archives to allow publication of many previously unseen pictures guaranteed to entertain and amuse.
Among the facts revealed is that Phil Collins was offered the drummer’s job and, when he turned it down, was told he was making ‘a big, big mistake’…that Alan Hull had to pay the estate of painter René Magritte £4000 to use his painting on the cover of ‘Pipedream’ (the bar bill during recording ran to four figures too, and this was in 1972)…Chris Rea’s abiding debt to the band, whom he supported on a national tour…and the truth behind a cross-Australia flight with Slade and Status Quo that led to banner headlines of popstar excess.
TWEKE LEWIS - INTO THE CHILL
This new instrumental CD from the ex-Man/Wild Turkey guitarist is
exclusively available via Northdown Publishing.
UK purchasers: send cheque for £9.99 (including postage, packing and VAT) to
Northdown Publishing Ltd
PO Box 49
Bordon Hants
GU35 0AF
Alternatively PayPal payments accepted to sales@northown.demon.co.uk at
£10.50UK/£11.00 overseas.
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DOWN BY THE JETTY - THE DR FEELGOOD STORY
by Tony Moon
Extent: 128 pgs, fully illustrated, A4 softback
Published: November 2002
Price: £11.99
The focus of Dr Feelgood's act was a contrasting pair of frontmen:
gravel-voiced vocalist Lee Brilleaux and manic, staring guitarist Wilko
Johnson. When Johnson quit in 1977 the critics claimed the Feelgood story
was over, but they not only survived but thrived to produce over 20 LPs and
play 200 gigs a year to reinforce their reputation as the hardest-working
outfit around.
In April 1994, the Feelgoods took a body blow with Lee Brilleaux's death
from cancer at the age of 40. It seemed the party was over - but two years
down the line manager Chris Fenwick, in harness since 1972, decided to pick
up the pieces and to preserve the Feelgood trademark as had been Brilleaux's
wish. It's a trademark which, like all the classics - Aston Martin, Dr
Martens, Purdey and Norton - cannot be simply bought off the shelf, and Dr
Feelgood remains today the definitive face of British rhythm and blues.
Authorised by the band and extensively illustrated from their archives, Down
By The Jetty (named after their first album) celebrates Dr Feelgood's 30th
anniversary. Revised and updated since its 1997 appearance, it features a
superb new cover illustration from cult artist Vince Ray which will make it
stand out in any company.
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