Writer and lyricist, drummer and songwriter with the Kursaal Flyers and The Records.
Author of No Sleep Till Canvey Island – The Great Pub Rock Revolution, Ian Dury – The
Definitive Biography, and Cruel To Be Kind – The Life and Music of Nick Lowe

CRUEL TO BE KIND – THE LIFE & MUSIC OF NICK LOWE

Based on over 30 hours of exclusive interviews with Nick Lowe, and peppered with first hand quotes from key associates including Elvis Costello, Curtis Stigers, Chrissie Hynde, Ry Cooder, and Johnny Marr, this is the definitive account of one of the most remarkable lives in popular music. Published by Constable/Little, Brown (UK), Da Capo Press (USA) and Shinko Music (Japan).

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