Paolo Hewitt est connu pour ses explorations perspicaces de la sous-culture britannique et de ses intersections avec la musique et la mode. Son écriture se penche souvent sur la dynamique de l'identité, de la communauté et du style, en conservant un œil journalistique aiguisé par sa carrière. Le travail de Hewitt se caractérise par une voix authentique qui capture l'essence de ses sujets, offrant aux lecteurs un regard pénétrant sur les phénomènes sociaux. Ses récits sont appréciés pour leur capacité à relier des histoires personnelles à des courants culturels plus larges.
An illustrated account of the development of Paul Weller, formerly of The Jam and The Style Council, as a solo pop-singer. The book includes personal memorabilia, extracts from Weller's favourite books and lyrics, and analysis of some of his best-known songs.
Placed in care at an early age, Paolo Hewitt vividly describes his early life spent with an abusive foster family before he is moved to Burbank children's home aged 10. There he meets a gang of inspiring children who are outsiders just like him, and together they struggle to create a life for themselves.
The narrative captures the vibrant and chaotic life on tour with Oasis from 1994 to 1996, as experienced by music writer Paolo Hewitt. Through his firsthand accounts, he reveals the compelling stories behind the legendary Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, showcasing their charisma, talent, and the tumultuous lifestyle that defined the band. These tales highlight the band's hedonistic nature and the intense dynamics that contributed to their iconic status in the music world.
After a childhood spent in care at Burbank Children's Home, Paolo Hewitt embarks upon a personal journey as an adult to discover whatever happened to his close childhood friends. He reveals their stories - from the funny to inspiring to heart-breaking - and makes new discoveries about himself, his friends and the power of the human spirit.
Love Me Do tells the story of the Beatles by highlighting and then examining in detail fifty significant events in their amazing career. Taking a completely new approach to the band, Paolo Hewitt creates one of the great Beatle biographies in time for the 50th anniversary of the release of the band's first single. Using huge amounts of research and personal insight, Paolo Hewitt will take the reader on a rollercoaster ride, from little-known moments such as the Beatles' audition to be Billy Fury's backing band, the band's early recording of 'That'll be the Day' and George Harrison being deported from Hamburg, to more famous moments, such as the band's stint at The Cavern, their 1969 rooftop gig and the making of the Sgt Pepper album. Beginning with the formation of the Beatles in the late 1950s and concluding with the band's reformation in 1996 - when Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr recorded and released two of John Lennon's songs - this book traces how the Beatles influenced their generation and countless others since.
Paolo Hewitt has known Paul Weller since they were both teenagers in the depths of Woking, through his ascent to fame with The Jam, the halcyon years of The Style Council and for all of his critically acclaimed solo career.
Robin Friday was an exceptional footballer who should have played for England. Because Robin Friday was a man who would not bow down to anyone, who refused to take life seriously and who lived every moment as if it were his last.
Mod – ein Stil, so cool wie eine cremefarbene Lambretta Die Mod-Bewegung ist in den Sechzigern als Freizeitkultur der britischen working class-Jugend entstanden. Sie ist als Phänomen der eleganten jungen Leute auf hochgerüsteten Motorrollern bis heute aktuell. Mods – das sind aber auch exzessive Partys mit schwarzer Soul-Musik, Designerdrogen und legendäre Prügeleien mit ihren Todfeinden – den Rockern. „The A to Z of Mod” bietet einen umfassenden und übersichtlichen Zugriff auf alle wichtigen Schlagworte zum Thema Mod, wie Acid Jazz, Drinamyl, Quadrophenia, The Who und Zoot Money.
A Beat Concerto - The Authorised Biography - Revised Edition
