About the Author

Christopher Sandford has followed, reviewed and written about rock music for 20 years. His biographies of Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Kurt Cobain and David Bowie have won him widespread critical acclaim.

Reviews

'Perceptively written.' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A compelling and compulsive read for anyone interested in contemporary music, which I found very difficult to put down.' HULL DAILY MAILWell reseached paints a more complete picture than we have had before.' SUNDAY TIMES 'CULTURE'Sandford has the edge. Plus he appears to have uncovered the true inspiration for the character of Major Tom, a revalation worth waiting all these years for.' THE LIST