The Thing Is ...
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-00-731502-4 (ISBN)
Description
Described as the Irish John Peel, Dave Fanning has been a major player in the Irish and global music scene for over 30 years. In this compelling memoir, starting around the incarnation of 2FM, Ireland's equivalent of Radio 1, Dave Fanning will give the behind-the-scenes story of all the international musicians he has met, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Who and many, many more. Renowned for supporting young, new Irish talent, Dave Fanning will detail the unique story of his role in the launch of U2 and his ongoing friendship with the band, delving into their humble beginnings and rise to fame. Including never-before-seen photographs and images from Dave's huge personal collection, this is an absolute must-have for any music fan and will be a significant contribution to the history of music
Reviews / Votes
'Whether he's conducting radio interviews with Robert Plant while still living at home with mum and dad, playing an early part in the ascent of US (he remains close to them today) or simply describing the Irish music scene, its leaders and bit-players, the charm of the story is its engaging and self-deprecating reminiscing.' Record Collector 'Fanning talks from the heart' Irish Independent 'If you were a music-loving teenager in the 1980s and 1990s you owe a lot to Dave Fanning' Irish Times 'An entertaining look at fanning's career' Sunday Tribune Magazine 'A great read' RTE Guide Quotes about Dave Fanning... 'Legendary Irish DJ' The Independent 'One of the most familiar faces and voices in Irish broadcasting' - Olaf Tyaransen, contributing editor of Dublin's Hot Press Magazine 'Without Dave Fanning on the radio, music in Ireland would have had a poorer face. Dave changed things, opened up ears.' Irish DJ, author, and photographer BP FallonMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-00-731502-4 (9780007315024)
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Persons
Paul David Hewson, most commonly known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer and musician, best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and was named as a Person of the Year by Time, among other awards and nominations.