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"Stereophonics": High Times and Headlines [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Mike Black (Author)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Independent Music Press; illustrated edition edition (4 April 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1897783183
  • ISBN-13: 978-1897783184
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 17 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 521,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Part of the current renaissance in Welsh rock music, the Stereophonics have already had a number one album and pushing for fame in America. This book tells the story of the band''s rise to fame.'

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This is the first comprehensive and unauthorised biography of the most popular UK three-piece since the Jam. Stereophonics - High Times & Headlines follows their rocket rise to fame, analysing their musical achievements in detail while exploring the neighbourhood gang mentality that keeps their feet firmly on the ground. It details the breaks that brought them their recording contract, their healthily cynical attitude to the music business in general and their stunning live performances.

Just three years after signing to Richard Branson's V2 record label, Stereophonics - Kelly Jones, Richard Jones and Stuart Cable - have sold over a million records, picked up a hatful of awards and played to 50,000 fans at their own open-air concert in their native south Wales.

Their 1997 debut Word Gets Around detailed the sad, sordid and sympathetic tales of small-town life, in the process bringing them both acclaim and the Best Newcomer award at the following year's Brits. Kelly Jones' lyrics have brought back literacy and a rarely found depth to rock.

1999's Performance And Cocktails saw Stereophonics-mania explode. Kelly's wider world view, expanded by his travels with the band, produced stunning singles such as The Bartender And The Thief and Just Looking, powerfully extending their influence to a Top 20 audience.

Stereophonics have been crowned 'the biggest band in Britain' by Melody Maker magazine.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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i look out for anything that gives me more information on the phonics and when i saw this book i just had to have it. it was interesting to read how they started out and what they went through to get where they are today.all the hard work paid off in the end and thank goodness it did.i found the book very informative about events,every day life,concerts,reviews and there is plenty of photos too.once you start reading there is no stopping.cant wait for the next one.
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This has to be my favourite book IN THE WORLD! I saw it advertised and had to have it as soon as it came out. I was not disappointed with my purchase and read it cover to cover within a couple of days. I just couldn't put it down - its that interesting! (I was actually disappointed when i finished it and wanted more!)

I was the enevy of my 'Phonics-loving friends and i've hardly seen it since i finished it, with all of the scroungers who've borrowed it (and loved it as much as i did)!!

It was so informative and I now know so much about the 'Phonics. It had an edge over the many other books about different groups because of the fabulous pictures throughout. I loved looking at each one and seeing the band grow up and their images change.

This book is really captivating and its a must have for all of you out there who call yourselves Stereophonics fans! Enjoy!

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I am the number one when it comes to the Phonics! This book chronicles the lives, gigs, struggles, awards and celebration of three lads from South Wales! I could hardly put it down! In fact, it only took me a night and a day to read it, because of the witty writing from Mike Black and the inspirational exploraton into the GODS of Indie Rock! Everything you ever wanted to know is there in black and white! Definitely recommend it to any Phonics maniac! You guys ROCK!
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