
It's Time The Tale Were Told
A People's History of The Smiths
Spenwood Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 25. June 2026
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-915858-28-3 (ISBN)
Description
It's Time The Tale Were Told - A People's History of The Smiths is the story of one of the UK's most influential indie bands in the words of over 500 fans. From memories of their earliest club shows through to the last ever gig at London's Brixton Academy, this is a portrait of The Smiths as painted by the fans. With personal photographs, memorabilia, anecdotes and first-hand accounts of more than 100 gigs, readers will get a front row view of the indie music legends. Based on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Marr, The Smiths' 1985 album Meat Is Murder topped the UK album charts and their other three studio albums reached No 2. The band broke up in 1987 and have resisted invitations to reunite.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Fully illustrated (colour and B&W)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
940 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915858-28-3 (9781915858283)
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Persons
Author Iain Key lives in Manchester & is the author of The Clash - A People's History & editor of Billy Bragg - A People's History, both published by Spenwood Books. He is a reviewer for the website Louder Than War.
Richard Houghton is the author of more than 20 music books. A vegetarian for over 50 years he lives in Manchester, UK and supports Manchester City Football Club.
Richard Houghton is the author of more than 20 music books. A vegetarian for over 50 years he lives in Manchester, UK and supports Manchester City Football Club.