- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Luath Press Ltd (10 Jan 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1906817693
- ISBN-13: 978-1906817695
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 567,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Since first meeting Ian Green at the Edinburgh police folk club ('Fuzzfolk') during my early teens, I've watched a man who has worked tirelessly to turn his passion into a profession, a dedicated, caring individual who has frequently risked all to promote the music and musicians he believes in. The Greentrax Empire has grown, but it's not really an empire it's more like one huge, happy family with a proud and beaming father figure watching over it. --Dr PHIL CUNNINGHAM MBE
'You know he would put his hand in the fire for you that's Ian Green.' --Brian McNeill
'A man whose personal integrity and passion for the music are only two of the reasons why I admire him tremendously.' --Eric Bogle
'You know he would put his hand in the fire for you that's Ian Green.' --Brian McNeill
'A man whose personal integrity and passion for the music are only two of the reasons why I admire him tremendously.' --Eric Bogle
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In Fuzz to Folk Ian Green chronicles his life thus far from National Service call-up to regular army service, to thirty years as a policeman and finally to founder of Greentrax, Scotland's leading traditional music label. Green has played a significant role in the resurgence and vitality of traditional and folk music in Scotland. His inspirational autobiography includes details of his involvement in the careers of Brian McNeill, Dick Gaughan, the McCalmans, Eric Bogle and many others. With Green's unique insight, Fuzz to Folk is an authority on the Scottish folk scene, and a fascinating glimpse into the life of a policeman on the street.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Never have a read an autobiography which combined such a mix of sometimes very personal information, plugs for products and rumbustious criticism of people and organisations who have displeased you. I read in three days including one night I couldn't put it down until 2am. A great read.
So many memories for me. I was at that notorious Alan Stivell concert at the Usher Hall and with Davy Steele in the spiral staircase at the Edinburgh Folf Festival Festival Club singing my heart out. I was a sometime visitor to the Police Club and whatever happened to the Buffs Club where I heard Cyril Tawney and Nadia Cattouse. I played that recording Hamish Henderson made of the Corries singing Rivonia in my radio programme just three weeks ago. The Macs CD The Greentrax Years was my selection as best CD of 2010 in my `best of ..' programme recently.
Fuzz to Folk: Trax of My LifeLang may yer lum reek
So many memories for me. I was at that notorious Alan Stivell concert at the Usher Hall and with Davy Steele in the spiral staircase at the Edinburgh Folf Festival Festival Club singing my heart out. I was a sometime visitor to the Police Club and whatever happened to the Buffs Club where I heard Cyril Tawney and Nadia Cattouse. I played that recording Hamish Henderson made of the Corries singing Rivonia in my radio programme just three weeks ago. The Macs CD The Greentrax Years was my selection as best CD of 2010 in my `best of ..' programme recently.
Fuzz to Folk: Trax of My LifeLang may yer lum reek
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Ian Green is known as one of the great Gentlemen of the British Folk Scene, and this welcome autobiography gives a unique insight not only into his life, but into the Folk Music Scene itself. The Greentrax label is world renowned for its innovation, vision and commercial honesty, in a sector previously laregely dominated by narrow profit-based ventures or inefficient half-heartedness. This books tells the story not only of the label, but of the soldier, policeman, family man and friend behind it. The style is so well judged and reflects Ian's conversational style so perfectly that you feel you've just had a wonderful evening's chat with the man.
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What a lucky find this book was. It dredged up a load of memories.
I worked for this guy's dad at Craiglockhart in the 1970s and he was a real character. He spoke a strong northern lingo and being a city boy it took a while before I figured out what he was instructing me to do. This led to several farcical misunderstandings! He was missing a thumb. I forget which hand.
Ian's writing style is straight from the hip and he doesn't hold back - as I imagine he was as a copper. We could do with more of them around now. Great stories of flying about the streets on bicycles, on foot and in dodgy panda cars after the "neds"!
Some of his narrative is very personal stuff which makes for uncomfortable reading at times.
What I liked was his obvious pride in his achievements along with a ready acknowledgement of his faults. I was sorry that the one type of music Ian doesn't dig is Jazz. I'm sure he'll master it eventually!
I worked for this guy's dad at Craiglockhart in the 1970s and he was a real character. He spoke a strong northern lingo and being a city boy it took a while before I figured out what he was instructing me to do. This led to several farcical misunderstandings! He was missing a thumb. I forget which hand.
Ian's writing style is straight from the hip and he doesn't hold back - as I imagine he was as a copper. We could do with more of them around now. Great stories of flying about the streets on bicycles, on foot and in dodgy panda cars after the "neds"!
Some of his narrative is very personal stuff which makes for uncomfortable reading at times.
What I liked was his obvious pride in his achievements along with a ready acknowledgement of his faults. I was sorry that the one type of music Ian doesn't dig is Jazz. I'm sure he'll master it eventually!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Scottish Traditional Music is indebted to this man
I took this book on holiday and finished it over two days. It is a great read! It is written by a caring, sincere man who has a deep love for his country and its traditional music. Read more
Published 11 months ago by MR JAMES PARIS
BOOK OF THE MONTH APRIL 2011
Fuzz to Folk is the Scots Magazine's book of the month for April 2011. The reviewer said that this autobiography 'hits the right notes'..... Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. C. Mack
Written from the Heart by a man with a BIG heart..
This is one of the most honest, informative and entertaining works I have ever read which tells about the Scottish music industry as well as a man's formative life. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Fiona J
A Pleasant Surprise
A really enjoyable read. The life story of a man who worked hard to achieve his ambitions and an interesting insight into his career and adventures in the Army and the Police... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Carmel Bogle
Fuzz to Folk
Very informative wide ranging. No airs and graces - the story is told from the soul which makes it interesting and exciting as well as being easy to read and understand.
Published 15 months ago by Rob Roy
A bit of a surprise
This is remarkable book. Somewhere down the line I seem to have underestimated this man because he has produced an archival document that rivals the best and yet, at the same time,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by McCalman
Story of a truly remarkable man
You can't measure what this man has done for Scottish music, but you'll get some idea if you look at the Greentrax catalogue, and his various awards. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Scott Murray
Fuzz to Folk Review by Mary Kathleen Burke (Celtic Music Radio)
An immensely Enjoyable Read.Well!, I thought I Knew Dr Ian Green .Now I really feel I know him very well and I mean that in the nicest possible way . Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mary kathleen Burke
As if it had always been waiting to be written!
This is an outstanding read, autobiography of an interesting and varied life, honestly told and written in a very readable and straightforward manner. Read more
Published 15 months ago by may
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