Renegade: The Lives and Tales of Mark E. Smith
Sep 2014 · Penguin UK
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The only way to appreciate the legendary musician Mark E. Smith is to encounter the man in his own words.
'May be the funniest music book ever written' Observer
The Fall are one of the most distinctive British bands, their music - odd,spare, cranky and repetitious - an acknowledged influence on The Smiths, The Happy Mondays, Nirvana and Franz Ferdinand.
And Mark E. Smith IS The Fall.
47 members have come and gone over the years yet he remains its charismatic leader, a professional outsider and all-round enemy of compromise, a true enigma. There have been a number of biographies of the legendary Smith, but this is the first time he has opened up in a full autobiography.
For the first time we get to hear his full, candid take on the ups and downs of a band as notorious for its in-house fighting as for its great music; and on a life that has endured prison in America, drugs, bankruptcy, divorce, and the often bleak results of a legendary thirst.
'A riot' Independent on Sunday
'Unbeatable' Time Out
'Vicious' Daily Telegraph
'Hilarious' Scotland on Sunday
'May be the funniest music book ever written' Observer
The Fall are one of the most distinctive British bands, their music - odd,spare, cranky and repetitious - an acknowledged influence on The Smiths, The Happy Mondays, Nirvana and Franz Ferdinand.
And Mark E. Smith IS The Fall.
47 members have come and gone over the years yet he remains its charismatic leader, a professional outsider and all-round enemy of compromise, a true enigma. There have been a number of biographies of the legendary Smith, but this is the first time he has opened up in a full autobiography.
For the first time we get to hear his full, candid take on the ups and downs of a band as notorious for its in-house fighting as for its great music; and on a life that has endured prison in America, drugs, bankruptcy, divorce, and the often bleak results of a legendary thirst.
'A riot' Independent on Sunday
'Unbeatable' Time Out
'Vicious' Daily Telegraph
'Hilarious' Scotland on Sunday
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4.7
13 reviews
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December 4, 2018
a fun account of the fall from marks perspective. slightly delusional as any speed freak alcoholic literary genius who gets into music should be. especially coming from manchester. hes a riot- i love the legacy hes left us. rest easy mes.
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John from Woodside Apps
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October 28, 2014
A fabulous read of one of the true originals.
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Anthony Williamson
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October 30, 2022
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About the author
Mark E. Smith was a founder member of Manchester band The Fall in 1977, one of a great trio of bands (with Joy Division and the Buzzcocks) to come out of the city at that time. They have released a remarkable 79 albums and still continue to tour at a punishing rate. Having survived punk, 80s indie, Madchester and Britpop, they continue to have a near-religious following. When not on the road, Mark E Smith lives in Manchester.
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