Autobiography by the singer and creative force of 70s rock group The Stranglers.This edition does not include illustrations.This is the first autobiography by any leading figure from the punk era and the first to be written by the author; drawing from his own unique and unforgettable experiences. Hugh was lead singer; guitarist and main songwriter with The Stranglers; and now brings his unique style; humour and insight to describe the story of his life.The book begins with a chapter about Hughs decision to leave The Stranglers in 1990; and explains; in full and frank detail; why this key moment in UK music history has never been fully explained. The book will also covers the heady days of early punk in London; described by someone who was at its epicentre; along with the Sex Pistols; the Clash and the Damned.The life and times of the Stranglers; one of the most notorious and gifted rock groups of the 70s and 80s; are described in detail; including the drug busts; fights; prison terms and ndash; in one case ndash; the tying up of journalists. Throughout this time Hugh encountered a host of other extraordinary people; who are now household names: Malcolm McClaren; Joe Strummer; Kate Bush; Debbie Harry and Hazel OConnor; to name a few; and he will recount the outrageous times he lived through with them.His inside take on the other members of The Stranglers will be of special interest to the huge fan base of the era; which enabled The Stranglersrsquo; ndash; Greatest Hits album to sell one million copies in the UK on its release in 1990; and which continues to be discovered by the younger music generation of today.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. You should get this book. even if you truly believe that...By Said Huber...using nuclear weapons in "anticipatory action" against a (non-nuclear) "rogue enemy" may be justified. since nukes are "safe for civilians"...Boyles masterpiece on "The Criminality of Nuclear Deterrence" will provide you with all necessary information on the history of nuclear insanity and on the relevant international law (from the Hague Conventions through the Nuuml;rnberg Principles to the World Court Advisory Opinion). Boyles easily accessible book confirms the invaluable work on the same topic done by leading peace activists. like Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. Prof. Jorge Hirsch. Dr. Helen Caldicott and others (see: [...]).Beyond any reasonable doubt this book is a MUST READ for all human beings with something called "conscience". Hopefully also attorneys. judges. diplomats and all civilian and military personnel (who frame and carry out U.S. nuclear policies) will discover that precious jewel called "conscience" and read "The Criminality of Nuclear Deterrence" - the title just says it!)."The Criminality of Nuclear Deterrence" would deserve 7* if a free DVD of "Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" was added.Said Huber. attorney/Major of the Swiss Armed Forces (Military Supreme Court)PS: to comprehend fully the GRAVITY of nuclear insanity. please study: Ismael Hossein-Zadeh. Political Economy of U.S. Militarism. Palgrave MacMillan 2006. 296 pages.
