Nick Drake
The Biography
1st Edition
Published on 24. September 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7475-3503-4 (ISBN)
Description
'An exquisite portrait' MOJO
'A riveting account of the golden-boy genius' EVENING STANDARD
Nick Drake was barely twenty-six years old when he died in 1974, but in his short lifetime he recorded three albums that are now recognised as classics: Five Leaves Left, Bryter Later and Pink Moon.
Several decades after his death, he has amassed a huge following; his haunting songs cast a pervasive influence over the contemporary music scene, and many of today's most successful songwriters cite him as a major inspiration.
In this unrivalled biography, Patrick Humphries offers real insight into the man behind the legend, through extensive interviews with family, friends and the musicians who knew and worked alongside him. This portrait of Nick Drake is an essential and uniquely personal account of his life and career.
'A rich, moving account of a troubled spirit, a mature biography of a briefly flickering talent unable to come to terms with the adult world ... The writing is zestful and intelligent and the text illuminating ... A literary memorial fit to stand alongside the songs' UNCUT
'A riveting account of the golden-boy genius' EVENING STANDARD
Nick Drake was barely twenty-six years old when he died in 1974, but in his short lifetime he recorded three albums that are now recognised as classics: Five Leaves Left, Bryter Later and Pink Moon.
Several decades after his death, he has amassed a huge following; his haunting songs cast a pervasive influence over the contemporary music scene, and many of today's most successful songwriters cite him as a major inspiration.
In this unrivalled biography, Patrick Humphries offers real insight into the man behind the legend, through extensive interviews with family, friends and the musicians who knew and worked alongside him. This portrait of Nick Drake is an essential and uniquely personal account of his life and career.
'A rich, moving account of a troubled spirit, a mature biography of a briefly flickering talent unable to come to terms with the adult world ... The writing is zestful and intelligent and the text illuminating ... A literary memorial fit to stand alongside the songs' UNCUT
Reviews / Votes
Humphries has a lively feel for Drake's social context ... This book works as a sad fable of an unusual casualty of the 1960scounter culture * SUNDAY TIMES * A riveting account of the golden-boy genius * EVENING STANDARD * An exquisite portrait ... It's less about the human condition than about the sensitive adolescent's coming-of-age. But it's none the less moving for that. A short, sweet and sad story * MOJO * Patrick Humphries has written a rich, moving account of a troubled spirit, a mature biography of a briefly flickering talent
unable to come to terms with the adult world ... The writing is zestful and intelligent and the text illuminating ... A literary
memorial fit to stand alongside the songs * UNCUT *
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Patrick Humphries has written for Melody Maker, NME and Vox magazines and broadcast on rock music on World Service radio. He has written books on Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and Bob Dylan. He lives in London.