David Hepworth has been writing, broadcasting and speaking about
music and media since the seventies. He was involved in the launch
and editing of magazines such as Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and The Word,
among many others.
He was one of the presenters of the BBC rock music programme The
Old Grey Whistle Test and one of the anchors of the corporation's
coverage of Live Aid in 1985. He has won the Editor of the Year and
Writer of the Year awards from the Professional Publishers
Association and the Mark Boxer award from the British Society of
Magazine Editors.
He lives in London, dividing his time between writing for a variety
of newspaper and magazines, speaking at events, broadcasting work,
podcasting at www.wordpodcast.co.uk and blogging at
www.whatsheonaboutnow.blogspot.co.uk.
He says Chuck Berry's 'You Never Can Tell' is the best record ever
made. 'This is not an opinion,' he says. 'It's a matter of fact.'
David Hepworth's books go against one of the core rules of rock &
roll. You are supposed to get worse the more you release. He
doesn't seem to get that. This latest may be his best. Where's the
tradition in that?
*Danny Baker*
Hepworth's ability to mock subjects he has a clear affection for
and cast well-worn anecdotes in a fresh light makes his history of
rock'n'roll's special relationship a zippy delight
*The Times*
A waspish and witty book
*The Herald*
Fascinating and entertaining
*Hot Press Magazine*
Another tremendously enjoyable read, full of good stories, expertly
told: in other words, satisfaction guaranteed
*The Spectator*
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