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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
20th Century Man, 6 Nov 2005
It is almost impossible to define the subject and as a result the book soon after his nationally mourned death, though I have tried many times. To say this man was a consistent hero in my life should tell you something, that his contradiction in character from the music he loved and the family life he lived provided and provides a unique insight into music and times of 20th Century culture in the UK. This is a book written by him and continued by his wife in the style and honesty that if you were fortunate to have listened to broadcasts first hand does not disappoint and leaves you happy that it is always time well spent. To others who want to understand more about the general subject of English life then I can think of no better starting point as it is written in his engaging style, honest and without patronising it stimulates further interest in the material it covers which is diverse. At the gigs he attended, quietly standing at the bar, you wished that you had had the chance to go over and say hello, this book is a record of what you might of learned further if you had been brave enough to do it, or had not wanted to interrupt his enjoyment of music he truly loved to love. A great read that fills a hole in the void that he leaves in modern pop culture, knowing that his roots go back to the earliest pop and rock records of the 50's, and knowing that he was always down to earth as a result of this depth, you will perhaps understand why he is sorely missed. And if you do already you might a little less. I can't write a book review in a style he would approve of, or would have liked to! But there it is, hope it encourages you to read this great book.
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by John Peel
~ Various Artists
~ Various Artists
by Michael Heatley
