Simon Spence traces every band member and key associates of their notorious manager Tam Paton (who died in 2009) - including the band's various co-managers - and speaks with their record label boss Clive Davis.The opinions of the producers and other industry professionals who helped make the group a hit around the world are also included. Spence also seeks out family members and former lovers to uncover the personal side of the band...

About the Author
Simon Spence collaborated with Rolling Stones manager and producer Andrew Loog Oldham on the memoirs Stoned and 2Stoned. His 2012 biography of The Stone Roses: War and Peace won him further acclaim. Spence has written for NME, The Face, Dazed & Confused, The Japan Times, The Independent and Q. He lives in Manchester, England. ralian or New Zealand dates are confirmed yet, but no doubt will be. They were extremely popular in Australia. When they appeared on Countdown it coincided with a total eclipse of the sun. The girls waiting outside the ABC studios completely missed this cosmic event so focused were they on getting a sight of the Rollers.


Book Information
ISBN 9781783059379
Author Simon Spence
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Omnibus Press
Publisher Omnibus Press