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From their very first single, Bauhaus were intent on making an impact. "Bela Lugosi's Dead" did just that, riding the indie charts for two years and hitting a nerve with a post-punk generation ready to embrace their own glam heroes. Despite becoming a bête noire of the UK rock press, a succession of striking records and intense live performances rapidly won them a fanatical following. However, notoriety led to a toll of rock 'n' roll excess, out-of-control egos and musical disagreements culminating in an inevitable split. A number of varied projects evolved from the ashes of the fallout, eventually leading to US chart success for both Love And Rockets and Peter Murphy. Based around candid interviews with all the band members and those close to them throughout their turbulent career, Ian Shirley unravels the uncompromising story of four individuals who have consistently confounded their detractors by turning up the unexpected. Now fully updated to include their recent reformation, Dark Entries is a tale of constant tension - an essential read for any fan of the band, or those exploring the darker side of rock. ISBN: 0946719 136 - 200 pages including glossy photographic section |
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DARK ENTRIES - BAUHAUS AND BEYOND Ian Shirley "It is one of the ironies of rock music that a few groups, like the Velvet Underground and the Stooges, only gain an influential reputation after they have disbanded. Bauhaus broke up in 1983, yet their back catalogue still sells as well as ever, their style is still contemporary, and their live shows at their peak are now regarded as legendary." Record Collector "A trench to toilet missive of who did what, where and when. It works brilliantly." Alternative Press "Solidly researched account of goth-tinged glam." TOP |
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