Books by Richard Balls

Richard Balls is the author of two books: Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll: The Life Of Ian Dury (Omnibus Press) and Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story (Soundcheck Books). He was journalist for 20 years, starting his career in local papers in London before moving to Dublin, where he wrote for a range of national papers including the Sunday Press, Sunday Times and Irish Times. In 1999 he joined the Eastern Daily Press and was appointed news editor of the Norwich Evening News before moving into communications. He lives in Norwich with his wife and two daughters.