Reluctant Heroes by Mick Middles

Reluctant Heroes by Mick Middles

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Summary

When Elbow won the Mercury Prize in 2008 for their fourth studio album - "The Seldom Seen Kid" - the accolade followed a 17 year long career marked by four classic albums and a cult following that cast them in the role of Manchester's best kept music secret. This book charts Elbow's long journey from humble roots to international recognition.

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Reluctant Heroes by Mick Middles

Following an organic 17 year-long career marked by four classic albums and a cult following that cast them as Manchester's best kept secret, Elbow finally achieved critical acclaim in 2008 when they won the Mercury Prize. This book charts the band's long journey from their humble roots through to international recognition.
Mick Middles has written about rock music for Sounds and the Manchester Evening News and is the author of several biographies including the critically acclaimed Torn Apart: The Life of Ian Curtis, also published by Omnibus Press as well as books on The Smiths, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Simply Red, Lisa Stansfield and the history of Factory Records.
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ISBN 13 9781847728609
ISBN 10 184772860X
Title Reluctant Heroes
Author Mick Middles
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Omnibus Press
Year published 2009-09-30
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.