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Sailor: The Official Biography James McCarraher

Sailor: The Official Biography By James McCarraher

Sailor: The Official Biography by James McCarraher


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Summary

A detailed chronicle of this quirky seventies band based around the in-depth interviews with all the band members as well as the road crew and fans from around the world. The book has been revised and updated since it was first self-published in 2004, which helps to make this official biography the definitive word on Sailor.

Sailor: The Official Biography Summary

Sailor: The Official Biography by James McCarraher

A detailed chronicle of this quirky band that rose to fame in the mid-seventies and are still touring today. Based around the in-depth interviews with all the band members as well as the road crew and fans from around the world. It delves deep into the past, taking the reader back to the events surrounding the band members long before they came together and then carefully fills in every known fact throughout its pages. Complete with a full discography, chart placings and a photo section, many of which come from the band's own collection. The author was also given unique access to the record company's archives. The book has been revised and updated since it was first self-published in 2004, which helps to make this official biography the definitive word on Sailor.

About James McCarraher

James McCarraher is a Hampshire-born author based on Hayling Island. He owns and runs Hayling Book & Music Venue on Hayling Island, which enables him to indulge his love of music.He has written the following music-related books: '101 Songs to Discover from the Seventies' (Foreword by John Fiddler of Medicine Head), 'A Glass of Champagne - the Official biography of Sailor', 'Kajanus - the official biography of composer Georg Kajanus', 'Angel Air Is Ten' - the story of a record label, '101 Novelty Songs to Discover (Or Avoid!)' Other titles have included a children's book, two ghost stories and two local history books. I have also edited three books of verse.James has written album sleeve notes for numerous bands and artists including Andy Scott, Sweet, Sailor, Del Bromham of Stray, Bobby Harrison (Procol Harum), Noir, Christie, David Courtney and the Deviants.He has also interviewed Leo Sayer, Steve Elliott (Love Affair), Andy Scott (Sweet), Max Splodge, Mo Foster (bassist), Jeff Christie (Christie), Del Bromham (Stray), Jeffrey Lesser (record producer), J.J Barrie, Bruce Johnston (Beach Boys) and many more besides.

Additional information

GOR009279810
9781908724526
1908724528
Sailor: The Official Biography by James McCarraher
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Wymer Publishing
20161011
272
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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