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Times and Headlines is the
best-selling first-ever biography of the Stereophonics This
is the first comprehensive and unauthorised biography of the most
popular UK three-piece since the Jam. High
Times And 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. Since
signing to Richard Branson’s V2 record label, Stereophonics - Kelly
Jones, Richard Jones and Stuart Cable - have sold millions of records,
picked up hatfuls of awards and sold out some of the biggest venues in
the world, including Cardiff’s cavernous Millenium Stadium. Their
1997 debut album, 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 10 audience
through a multitude of hit singles and sold-out tours. The
book is now updated to include full coverage of the band’s continued
globe-trotting success and rise to world fame. 2001’s brilliantly
accomplished third album, Just Enough Education To Perform, confirmed Stereophonics’ status
as Britain’s biggest band, silencing the doubters and achieving a
level of commercial success that most acts could only dream of. Stereophonics
have been crowned ‘the biggest band in Britain’ |
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