Breaking Into Heaven by Mick Middles
In 1989, The Stone Roses exploded onto the music scene at the forefront of a new wave of music from Manchester. The Roses' music - an exhilarating mixture of sixties' pop, rock and dance - made them the UK's most talked-about group, while their first album, "The Stone Roses", is now revered as one of the finest debuts of all time. The band's flared trousers, baggy t-shirts and floppy fringes were copied by a generation, and their 1990 gig at Spike Island in front of 30,000 people became legendary. Then, with the world at their feet, and a multi-million dollar record contract signed, the Stone Roses disappeared. This book features: interviews with some of those closest to the band, including ex-manager Gareth Evans; the full story behind the delayed release of "Second Coming"; a full run-down of post-Roses activities; a complete discography, including solo releases.
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Mick Middles is a Manchester-based journalist, who has been immersed in the music scene of the North-west since 1976. He has written biographies of Shaun Ryder, Oasis, The Smiths and the official history of Factory Music.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846095160 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846095166 |
| Title | Breaking Into Heaven |
| Author | Mick Middles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Omnibus Press |
| Year published | 2006-04-28 |
| Number of pages | 252 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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