Books by Dave Thompson

On June 1st 1974, the Rainbow Theatre in London hosted the first ever performance by the greatest supergroup of the era. In the frontline: Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno and Nico. In the backing band: Mike Oldfield and Robert Wyatt. On the fringes - a cast of thousands. A day-by-day guide to a generation's worth of classic albums, legendary concerts, mythic festivals and astonishing events, from Phun City to Hyde Park, from the Roundhouse to Reading, from the Belgian Woodstock to the Exploding Plastic Inevitable; and packed with exclusive interviews and material, "June 1st 1974" is the story of one magical evening, and - for the decade on either side of it - the careers that made it possible.

A newly (2017) revised edition of A Séance at Syd's - An Anthology of Modern Acid-Folk-Haunt-Psych-Prog-Space-Kraut-Radiophonic-Rock Etcetera Quotes - a collection of quotes and commentary from more than eighty bands, musicians, artists and record label heads, representatives of the sprawling mass of musical notions that have made the current decade so unexpectedly enthralling. Includes an Introduction by Nik Turner (Hawkwind etc); a brand new Tale from the Black Meadow by Chris Lambert; cover art by Gregory Curvey (the Luck of Eden Hall); almost 100 illustrations; and featuring in-depth and illuminating interviews with.... The Rowan Amber Mill, The Owl Service, Blue Giant Zeta Puppies, Sendelica, Alison O'Donnell, Us And Them, Comus, The Bordellos, Crystal Jacqueline, The Chemistry Set, United Bible Studies, the Luck of Eden Hall, Icarus Peel, Octopus Syng, Schizo Fun Addict, Jefferson Hamer, Ghost Box, Judy Dyble, Fruits de Mer, Tir Na Nog, Astralasia, Mordecai Smyth, Bevis Frond and more

Updated to late 2017, the story of the self-styled Worst Band in the World, told through exclusive interviews and a lifetime full of music. The Cost of Living in Dreams traces Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman from their earliest days - from the Whirlwinds, the Mockingbirds and the Mindbenders to Godley & Creme, Wax and GG06. Also contains complete discographies, a full gigography and more.

Never Fade Away is Dave Thompson's inside look at the life of one of the most thought-provoking men of all time - Kurt Cobain. Examining an artistic grunge rock genius who was light years ahead of his time, this is an unfailing account of Nirvana's rise and Cobain eventual descent.

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To some, he is the face behind classic Pink Floyd. To others, he is the temperament behind some of the greatest albums of the rock era. And to others still, he is one of the most original songwriters of a generation that overflows with notable talent. But to call Roger Waters a mass of contradictions is simply taking the easy way out.

There are few modern animated television shows that could survive over a decade and a half and remain as funny... or as stupid... or as sick... or as depraved... today as when they started. Even fewer can claim to cater to "mature" audiences, while their critics complain that everything about the show is immature. And fewer still where, for the first decade or so, one of the main characters was killed off every week. Then returned, no worse for wear, seven days later. That, however, is the world of South Park , and this is a book about that world. A journey through the lives, times, and catastrophes that have established the tiny mountain town of South Park, Colorado, as America's favorite dysfunctional community. A voyage into a universe where Barbra Streisand is reborn as a Japanese monster movie; where Kentucky Fried Chicken is a registered drug; where Canada is forever on a footing for war; and where we discover that even feces love Christmas. From Zebulon Pike to Chef, from Brian Boitano to Mel Gibson, from "Super Best Friends" to South Park: Bigger, Longer Uncut , it's all covered in South Park FAQ . Featuring A-Z coverage of the all the characters readers have come to know and the stories behind the episodes, it also includes an episode guide and an appendix of all of the songs featured in South Park . Nothing is sacred and nobody is safe. Even physical and emotional disabilities are just another banana skin for someone to slip on, and the term "politically correct" has been translated into "oh good, you're getting annoyed." It is a place where ... you get the picture. This is not Bambi ! &

DOCTOR WHO FAQ:EVERYTHING THATS LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOST FAMOUS TIME LORD IN THE UNI

HEARTS OF DARKNESS: JAMES TAYLOR JACKSON BROWNE CAT STEVENS AND THE UNLIKELY RISE OF

BAD REPUTATION - BIOGRAPHY OF JOAN JETT

Twenty eventful years have passed since the Chili Peppers first blazed; years during which the band have achieved global recongnition, thanks to huge hits like 'Under The Bridge', 'Californication', and 'By The Way' accepted every reward and sustained every blow that rock'n'roll could throw at them: from linup changes to drug overdoses.

Few towns conjure up such stirring impressions as Blackpool.