About the Author

Andrew Collins is one of the best-known and respected music journalists in the UK. He began his career at weekly music journal NME, where he rose to features editor, before leaving to edit the prestigious monthly title Q for two years. He has also edited film monthly Empire. He won a Sony Radio Award in 1995 for his Radio 1 music/comedy programme Collins and Maconie's Hit Parade and was nominated for a Writers Guild Award for his radio comedy drama Fantastic Voyage.

Reviews

"* 'A good, enthralling, recommended read' Folk Roots * 'Essential reading for anyone who thinks that pop music is either a redundant or a toothless art form.' The Irish Times