In my opinion this book is aimed at those who not only want an attractive display piece but also want to see how the band looked in their glory days. The pages are of reasonably thick, high quality semi-gloss paper that has an equally luxuriant feel. The book is bound in a cotton card cover, which feels very luxurious to the touch and appears hardwearing. Layout wise, it's very similar to Jimmy Page's photo autobiography - a bit of text here & there explaining where & what each photo is, all laid out in chronological order. There's little text to go with the hundreds of photos contained in this mighty tome, but that's what this book is, a photographic history and not another unauthorised biography.
“A fantastic coffee table book of quite possibly the greatest rock band in history. Type of Book: Career retrospective and photo collection As with all interviews, some subjects are more guarded than others, but nonetheless, their reticence or "political" answers can prove subtly revealing too” – Brain Damage He also talks about his feelings about the late Richard Wright.įor anyone interested in music, and the influences that shaped the musicians and their sounds, the book is definitely worth checking out.
He reflects on Dark Side (coming out just five years after he joined the band) and life after the band. He also touches on his early rehearsals with Pink Floyd, including the legendary "Have You Got It Yet?" that Syd was trying to get the rest of the band to learn. The book compiles 40 interviews, and each reveal some great insights into the artist.ĭavid Gilmour's interview takes a look at his earliest experiences of music - hearing, seeing and playing. The reality for most people, of course, if they are honest, is that their first gig, record or whatever can tend to be a little difficult to reveal to others! In the introduction, Matt has the tables turned and is interviewed by Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) who reveals his first gig was U2 in 1987, whereas Norman's was none other than The Wombles!Įach chapter starts with an introduction by Matt about his memories of meeting the subject, accompanied by newly created collage artwork and finishes with a Spotify link that will lead readers straight to the bespoke playlist of songs that are discussed in the interviews. Some of the subject's "firsts" are endearingly cheesy or embarrassing, yet others have rather cool experiences they relate. With a diverse list of interviewees as David Gilmour, Alice Cooper, John Lydon, Charlie Watts, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Elton John, Lars Ulrich, Michael Stipe, Brian Wilson and Jarvis Cocker, there are some dramatically different responses, and some very interesting insights. Using transcripts of interviews conducted by him over a number of years for his BBC Radio 6 Music show, Matt Everitt's book, "The First Time: Stories & Songs from Music Icons", reveals things like the subject's first gig, first record, and such like. “Just published is an absorbing new book which brings together some of the biggest names in music to talk about their First Time.
#DAVID GILMOUR A SELECTION OF UNPLUGGED SONGS LIVE SERIES#
Type of Book: Interview series with a selection of musical greats, all conducted by Matt Everitt
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