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Heavy opens an ornate portal into a murky subculture, illuminating the marginalia as well as the big beasts -- Victoria Segal — Sunday Times More…

[The] mission here is to "remystify" Simple Minds. It's a wholly successful endeavour . . . Thomson's enthusiasm for tracing the cultural and geographical roots of Simple Minds is infectious,... — MOJO More…

With his dry, droll, vivid storytelling, Will Sergeant makes very clear the factors that shaped him, and therefore his band, into such a unique force . . . Sergeant sharply evokes the neurotic... — MOJO More…

A must for fans and rock buffs — The Sun More…

With his dry, droll, vivid storytelling, Will Sergeant makes very clear the factors that shaped him, and therefore his band, into such a unique force . . . Sergeant sharply evokes the neurotic... — MOJO More…

Sex Pistols Svengali colourfully - and substantially - brought to life -- Andrew Perry — MOJO More…

[A] lively compendium . . . Collinson's book shows what a strange psychological experiment bands can be, harshly self-regulating when saleable craziness tips into "utter liability — The Times More…