Description
A biography of the British singer songwriter who died aged twenty six, having made three albums, all now recognised as classics
About the Author
Patrick Humphries has written for Melody Maker, NME and Vox magazines and broadcast on rock music on World Service radio. He has written books on Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and Bob Dylan. He lives in London.
Reviews
Humphries has a lively feel for Drake's social context ... This book works as a sad fable of an unusual casualty of the 1960s counter culture * SUNDAY TIMES *
A riveting account of the golden-boy genius * EVENING STANDARD *
An exquisite portrait ... It's less about the human condition than about the sensitive adolescent's coming-of-age. But it's none the less moving for that. A short, sweet and sad story * MOJO *
Patrick Humphries has written a rich, moving account of a troubled spirit, a mature biography of a briefly flickering talent unable to come to terms with the adult world ... The writing is zestful and intelligent and the text illuminating ... A literary memorial fit to stand alongside the songs * UNCUT *
Book Information
ISBN 9780747535034
Author Patrick Humphries
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 250g