Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics : The Legend of Man, a Rock'N'Roll Band

by Deke Leonard

First issued in 1996, Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics has gained a reputation as one of the legendary on the road rock'n'roll travelogues. It tells the story of eight years in the life of rock band - Man , Wales' most durable musical exports. Guitarist, Deke Leonard writes with wit, verve and panache of the 1968-76, the post-'Sgt Pepper' years when rock music expanded its frontiers as never before. The result is a book that tells the story of an era, not just a band.

Genres: Music

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1996

Reviews

[Ray]

A real blast as rock n roll books go. I was not a fan of his band Man, but I love his stories about finding their place in the music scene of the early 70's. Deke is a colorful writer and he wordsmiths the accounts of debauch with humorous elegance. He provides great insight into the music business of the 70's. Where's Dave Edmunds book?

[Ian Fiddes]

8/10. Not a great fan of Welsh rockers Man but this is well worth reading.

[Mr K P DAVIES]

Join The Ride And The View.

Brilliant account of life in the road, Deke has a way of story telling that makes you feel as though you were actually there,. His delivery is witty and concise and offers a great insight into the struggles and highlights of the music business. Totally captivating read, weather your a player of listener or both, this is for you.

[Bill Webb]

Deke and Man excellent rock biography

I will be reading all of desks books. I loved the band man and enjoyed reading about their wild ride. Some of the tales are absolutely hilarious

[Adrian Smith]

Probably the funniest rock biography you'll ever read. Superb.

[Russell]

Great funny book, well worth re-reading...

[Aled Owen-Thomas]

One of my favourite books, his prose is a joy to read. No prior knowledge of the Man Band needed, just a healthy disregard for literary convention.

[Mark Potts]

One of the best books about the music business ever written.

[Clive Richards]

Not enough about the music

Not enough about the music. Too much about drugs and girls.

(That’s probably the same reason why Man never achieved their true potential as a band)

[Stew]

Excellent read.

Deke Leonard is one of the more readable rock musicians for what was a truly progressive rock band of the 70's. A lot of the usual rock and roll mania and debauchery on the road, but also a lot interesting tales and encounters with characters both famous and infamous.