House of Fun: The Story of Madness
John Reed
Madness were true originals who mixed ska and reggae rhythms with social comment and music hall humour to become a British group like no other. They were the most successful UK singles band of the 80s, offering a larky down-to-earth take on Thatcher’s Britain through hits like ‘My Girl’, ‘One Step Beyond’, ‘House Of Fun’ and ‘Baggy Trousers’. Their appeal endures to this day, Madness’ latter-day concerts having become fun-packed celebrations of one of the best-loved songbooks in British pop. Like most bands Madness had their trials and tribulations, including band disputes, accusations of racism and an eventual split. But by then they had become a unique part of British pop history. In this book, John Reed tells their colourful story with a perceptive industry eye and the help of insights from many insiders and colleagues of the band.
Έτος:
2014
Εκδότης:
Omnibus Press
Γλώσσα:
english
Σελίδες:
568
ISBN 10:
1783233346
ISBN 13:
9781783233342
Αρχείο:
MOBI , 2.55 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2014