Life's a Gamble by Pauline Murray
Life's a Gamble is the autobiography of iconic singer-songwriter Pauline Murray. It recounts her journey from a small mining village in northeast England, through to gaining national recognition as the frontwoman of her band, Penetration, and how she became a key member of the punk movement. Emerging onto the punk scene at just 18 years old, inspired by an early encounter with the Sex Pistols, Pauline details how she played alongside the leading bands of the era, navigated the demands of the music industry, conquered the post-punk landscape with the Invisible Girls, opened her own music studios and reformed Penetration in 2001. Highly illustrated with unseen photographs and drawing upon Pauline's teenage diaries, interviews and archive material from her personal collection, this book chronicles the life and work of an authentic creative artist and punk rock legend.
'A beautifully written down to earth account of growing up in the north of England, discovering punk, and making a career from musicPauline writes from the heart with no airs or graces. It is a joy to read her long awaited life story and unique perspective of those legendary times and beyond, with plentiful accompanying images. Essential reading!' Gaye Black, The Adverts 'This is a clear-eyed account of Pauline’s creative journey. She never loses her punk vision, and serves as an example to up-and-coming musicians of the resilience and tenacity you need to survive and thrive. You’re with her all the way- I couldn't put it down.' Helen McCallum
Pauline Murray is best known as the lead vocalist for the British punk band Penetration. She was part of the infamous 'Durham Contingent' - a young group of Sex Pistols fans who used to follow the band around. Subsequent to the split of Penetration, Murray worked with the Invisible Girls - a post punk outfit helmed by Joy Division producer Martin Hannet. This period of time saw her collaborate with members of Durutti Column and the Buzzcocks. Pauline has two children and currently lives in Newcastle.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781913172701 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913172708 |
| Title | Life's a Gamble |
| Author | Pauline Murray |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Omnibus Press |
| Year published | 2023-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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