Dancing with Demons by Penny Valentine
Dusty Springfield made her name in the 1960s with a string of top ten hits and, despite a period in the wilderness during the 70s and 80s, she was back on top in the 90s until her death in 1999. Drawing on personal memories, this biography offers a revealing picture of Dusty's life.
a real treat - Q Magazinea poignant portrait of a much-loved star - Daily Mailcompulsive reading - The Big Issueriveting.. remarkable candour and honesty - The Observer
Penny Valentine was the most well-known music writer in the 60s. Called by Mick Jagger 'the world's best record reviewer', she appeared regularly on Juke Box Jury and knew Dusty well. She now lectures at Goldsmiths and is a desk editor at the Guardian. Vicki Wickham was Dusty's long-time friend and manager. Producer of the pioneer live music show Ready Steady Go! she has also managed Patti LaBelle and Marc Almond. She now lives in New York. She won the music industry's Woman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award in l999.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340766736 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340766735 |
| Title | Dancing with Demons |
| Author | Penny Valentine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2000-08-17 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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