The worst band in the world was written by liam newton, who interviewed members, contributors, managers, producers, collaborators and. Taking its title from a song on the groups second album, 10cc. Consequences 10cc podcast 42 the worst interview in the world with author liam newton many of us have received an incredible surprise thudding onto our doormats over the last couple of months. This april 17th the world is facing a different kind of crisis. This, the definitive authorized biography of 10cc, includes interviews with founding members of the band godley, gouldman and stewart, plus rick fenn, paul burgess, harvey lisberg, jonathan king, zeb white, aubrey powell and many, many more. It was launched at stockport story museum on saturday 22nd february 2020, organised by strawberry studios. Stewart and gouldman were straight popsongwriters, who created the. Cofounder eric stewart is really impressed with all the new information, while cofounder graham gouldman says that, its only after reading this book that i realise how influential 10cc were. Having said that, the history of the four members of 10cc is well researched and the book is full of praise for the band so this is well worth reading if you come across it. Song of the day by eric berman 10cc worst band in the world. I really enjoyed reading this whilst listening to my 10cc lps. The original, long out of print, edition of this book first appeared in 2000. The worst band in the world by liam newton, is out now from rocket 88 books.
Licensing the worst band in the world by 10cc please select the type of project you need a license for from the list below. Feb 26, 2020 author liam newton launches his wonderful new book, 10cc. Its one thing to know it but another to admit were the worst band in the world but we dont give up if garbo played guitar with valentino on the drums. The last word on manchesters most successful pop band. Toppop was the first regular dedicated pop music tv show in the dutch language. The worst band in the world by 10cc samples, covers and. If only the solution was as simple as it was on consequences a belief in the power of music and the significance of the number of 17.
It is simply the fullest telling of the fascinating 10cc and strawberry studios story that there is. Like the band, thompsons career has diversified vastly since that time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I got the inspiration to order this when an old friend played me some vintage 10cc on remastered c. Were the worst band in the world but we dont give a if garbo played guitar with valentino on the drums then wed be nothing more than a bunch of darma bums so tune up, tune up well weve never done a days work in our life and our records sell in zillions it irrigates my heart with greed to know that you adore me up yours, up mine. Author liam newton launches his wonderful new book, 10cc.
Liam newtons much acclaimed biography of the selfproclaimed worst band in the world has long been out of print, but now there is a new edition of 10cc. I remember the support band at that first gig were the doctors of madness. The definitive biography by newton, liam, godley, kevin isbn. The definitive biography of 10cc was published late january 2000. New fully revised and updated edition of the worst band in the world. Apr 16, 2012 like the band, thompsons career has diversified vastly since that time.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. A fully authorised 10cc biography is to be published early next year titled 10cc. Authorised 10cc biography set for february release louder. The worst band in the world 9780754103110 by newton, liam. I found this out by listening to my friend steve the professor leventhal today on wmxm, the lake forest radio station where he does a show every wednesday morning. A regular contributor to we are cult, eoghan lyngs writing has also appeared in new sounds, record collector, culturesonar, punk noir magazine, dmovies, phacemag and other titles.
Featuring updated contributions from three of the original members and at the time thoughts from all four. They were regarded as a folk duo in those prerabbit and gercha days and were politely received by the cc crowd. The premise of a super group is that all of the members are well known entities unto themselves. The revised edition adds pages, chapters and stories about the british band known in america for the things we do for love and im not in love. We hope many of you will have already had the chance to read liam newtons biography on 10cc. The worst band in the world by 10cc discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Worst band in the world don kirschners rock concert 1974 1. Everyone knew who crosby, stills, nash and young were, and what bands they played with. The worst band in the world by 10cc on amazon music. Apr 19, 2020 consequences 10cc podcast 42 the worst interview in the world with author liam newton many of us have received an incredible surprise thudding onto our doormats over the last couple of months. Gouldman, graham and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In a songfacts interview with graham gouldman of 10cc, he said. The worst band in the world newton, liam, gouldman, graham on.
Song of the day the worst band in the world by 10cc. The worst band in the world and its much, much bigger, the book now has 30 chapters, more than 170,000 words and is 528 pages long. The only available biography of 10ccthe story of 10cc. Eventbrite strawberry heritage events presents 10cc worst band in the world book launch saturday, 22 february 2020 find event and ticket information.
The 528page book is said to have been a true labour of love for newton, who has been writing and researching the biography over the course of the last 30 years. The worst band in the world by liam newton, kevin godley from waterstones today. Covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. You can read more about the album in chapter, ahem, 17 of 10cc. The worst band in the world by liam newton, 9781910978450, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The band accepted the name which was often rumored, falsely, to refer to a volume of male ejaculate but rejected the grandiose vision.
This richly written book captures the many treasures that hang in 10ccs backpocket. Anyone with an interest in pop music should be pleased with this hitherto missing chapter on its history. Liam newtons longawaited and astounding new book, 10cc. A melody maker regular through the 1980s, wherein he sang the praises of the newlyreleased the history mix, and a contributor to among many others rolling stone, mojo, vox, q and alternative press. Song of the day by eric berman the worst band in the world by 10cc. Official launch of liam newtons definitive biography of one of britains most influential bands of the 1970s. The last word on one of the uks most successful bands. This is a must read for all fans of 10cc, the self proclaimed worst band in the world. Lyrics for the worst band in the world by 10cc songfacts. An almost complete rewrite of his book of the same name some 25 years ago, this answers many prayers for fellow 10cc fans. Initially comprised of four musicians graham gouldman, eric stewart, kevin godley and lol creme who had written and recorded together for some three years, before assuming the 10cc name in 1972 two strong songwriting teams, injected sharp wit to lyricallydextrous songs. The book was published by minerva press, who are based in regents street in london. The worst band in the world, it has been written by liam newton and will be released through rocket 88 on february 12 in hardcover the 528page book is said to have been a true labour of love for newton, who has been writing and researching the biography over the course of the last 30 years.