Huey Morgans Rebel Heroes, Huey Morgan
Huey Morgans Rebel Heroes, Huey Morgan
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Huey Morgan's Rebel Heroes
The Renegades of Music & Why We Still Need Them

Author: Huey Morgan

Narrator: Huey Morgan

Unabridged: 5 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Cassell

Published: 11/12/2015

Synopsis

The defining sounds of popular music - blues, rock 'n' roll, punk, hip-hop - were shaped and driven by rebel voices: whether that was Robert Johnson and Billie Holiday in the 1920-40s, or the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Joe Strummer in the 1960s and 70s. Truly ground- and rule-breaking voices have been drowned out by pop-by-numbers acts in more recent years, and in Rebel Heroes, Huey Morgan investigates where music started to lose its soul, and why the lessons of those renegade spirits of yesteryear are still so vital. The book is steeped in Huey's love for, and knowledge of, music and is full of personal anecdotes and stories of some of the greatest musicians to have graced us with their talent.

(p) 2015 Octopus Publishing Group

About Huey Morgan

Huey Morgan is the frontman of the Fun Lovin' Criminals. He is also an award-winning broadcaster, with shows on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Neon

Meeeeehhhhhh. Not so great, but potentially still worth reading. Huey Morgan (who reads the audiobook himself) comes across as a very lovely guy, with his heart exactly in the right place. The good: Huey absolutely understands the history of music, how it develops, and spends a lot of time drawing the......more

Goodreads review by Katy

Reading the other reviews I think this would have been a better experience as an audio book. I read this in fits and starts. Great descriptions of Huey’s New York in the 70s and 80s, and told with real passion. I learnt a lot and have added some new (to me) music to my playlists......more

Goodreads review by Cristina

Really cool book, I’d definitely recommend it to anyone with even a minimal interest in music. Great stories and insight, and Huey Morgan comes across as a great storyteller.......more

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