Birch, Will
Cruel To Be Kind: The Life and Music of Nick Lowe
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472129154
- author:
- Birch, Will
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Music, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nick Lowe's life and music are told in this biography, from his days at Stiff Records to becoming the driving force behind Rockpile and the 1979 hit 'Cruel To Be Kind'. With original compositions recorded by top artists such as Elvis Costello, Solomon Burke, Engelbert Humperdinck, Diana Ross, Johnny Cash, Curtis Stigers, Tom Petty, and Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe's influence on pop and rock music is undeniable. A master of subversive pop, his poise as a singer and maturity in tone are widely praised.
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