The definitive book about The Smiths; one of the most beloved; respected; and storied indie rock bands in music history.They were; their fans believe; the best band in the world. Hailing from Manchester; England; The Smiths--Morrissey; Johnny Marr; Andy Rourke; and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. To this day; due to their unforgettable songs and lyrics; they are considered one of the greatest British rock groups of all time--up there with the Beatles; the Stones; the Who; and the Clash. Tony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey; the witty; literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon for teenagers who felt forlorn and forgotten; his songwriting partner Marr; the gregarious guitarist who became a rock god for a generation of indie kids; and the talented; good-looking rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the bands tragic breakup at the height of their success; A Light That Never Goes Out is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities; find a musical bond; inspire a fanatical following; and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An excellent book on the life and times of Caspar David FriedrichBy Yural BayetAn excellent book that is filled with many color and black and white illustrations of Caspar David Friedrichs work and a fascinating and detailed text on the life and world of Friedrich and the country and times he lived in. The political. military and religious events of his time are discussed in relation to many of Friedrichs most famous paintings. It is not a fast read and that is a compliment because each page has so much thoughtful information on it that I find myself stopping to carefully consider what I have just read. If you really want to know about the life and work of Friedrich I recommend you buy this book.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. masterful work of art historyBy Gunning. TomExtraordinary work of scholarship and criticism. not only placing Friedrich in the context of German Romanticism. but revealing how the very structure of his paintings reveal this connection. One of the finest works of art history I have read6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy GenisClever and rich. I love illustrations too. but the text is outstanding. This is a gem in the dry art history field.
