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This biography celebrates the ups and downs of the career of musician Billy MacKenzie.
256 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1999
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November 29, 2018
An interesting read, TD has managed to chronicle the life of Billy Mackenzie with true care and attention. There is a complete lack of tittle tattle and sensationalism, the subject matter is handled with true care ans love.
February 14, 2016
Poignant account of a lost soul looking for a vehicle for 'that' voice.
September 30, 2016
It's no less sad knowing the inevitable outcome of this story.
April 11, 2021
I don't know. It's difficult being nice. I do like to be positive and I do like to do the right thing and I do like harmony. I don't get off on being a ... (whispers) 'cunt'.
August 23, 2023
IF you’re a huge Billy Mackenzie/Associates fan, then you might enjoy this book as it clearly paints a picture of who Billy Mackenzie was in his short life.
However, it’s not a happy story, as you probably know.
Some of is definitely interesting: Billy’s views on his music, the music business, people and life in general.
But it’s also sad and shocking and anxiety-producing. At least, for me it was. I knew (basically) how it ended so that part was just sad to me.
One great thing about the book, however, was learning things I didn’t know. I knew a lot of the musicians Billy collaborated with, but some of the back stories featured here are very interesting and enlightening.
I also discovered lots of music that I didn’t know about. Mostly, towards the end of Billy’s singing career.
The saving grace is the voice we have with which to remember Billy. His music is still with us, thank God.
We will always have Billy Mackenzie. Bless his Soul.
However, it’s not a happy story, as you probably know.
Some of is definitely interesting: Billy’s views on his music, the music business, people and life in general.
But it’s also sad and shocking and anxiety-producing. At least, for me it was. I knew (basically) how it ended so that part was just sad to me.
One great thing about the book, however, was learning things I didn’t know. I knew a lot of the musicians Billy collaborated with, but some of the back stories featured here are very interesting and enlightening.
I also discovered lots of music that I didn’t know about. Mostly, towards the end of Billy’s singing career.
The saving grace is the voice we have with which to remember Billy. His music is still with us, thank God.
We will always have Billy Mackenzie. Bless his Soul.
September 9, 2023
18 Carat Love Affair. Ziobilly, che libro!
November 17, 2024
Great voice, Tracic life
June 2, 2016
I really wanted to enjoy this book more than I did, having been a bit of an Associates fan over the years.
I was astonished to see how the record companies were indulging Billy's demands and games, and apparently throwing money at him, footing the bill for accommodation, etc - particularly for a band that seemed to show very little prospect of record or concert ticket sales or any kind of financial return.
I can see why they eventually lost patience with it all and let him go.... I felt pretty much the same in the end.
I was astonished to see how the record companies were indulging Billy's demands and games, and apparently throwing money at him, footing the bill for accommodation, etc - particularly for a band that seemed to show very little prospect of record or concert ticket sales or any kind of financial return.
I can see why they eventually lost patience with it all and let him go.... I felt pretty much the same in the end.
January 16, 2009
Prior to reading this book, my only knowledge of Billy Mackenzie was the song Party Fears Two. The world is a far richer place for people like him, even if they only grace the face of earth for a brief time.
He comes across as a wonderful, playful character, obviously with a darker edge too.
He comes across as a wonderful, playful character, obviously with a darker edge too.
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