Product Description

Du Noyer's superb fully updated musical history of the 2008 Capital of Culture

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51958 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-08
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Sunday Times, 29 September 2002
'This wonderfully thoughtful and entertaining book ... Du Noyer is an inspiring guide'

Mojo, October 2002
'Du Noyer's erudition and lightness of touch is a reward in itself ... An essential addition to the shelves of every serious rock fan'

Synopsis
No other city in the world is as well known or loved for its vibrant and definitive musical history as Liverpool. In "2002, Guinness World Records": British Hit Singles voted Liverpool 'World Capital of Pop' recognising that Liverpool's homegrown talent has produced more number one hit singles per capita than anywhere else in the world. In 2008, Liverpool will celebrate its crown as European Capital of Culture. Paul Du Noyer's acclaimed book takes us on a tour of the rich musical history of his hometown, from the world-famous Cavern Club in Mathew Street, host to the Beatles' debut performance in 1961, to the city's musical future with contemporary bands like The Zutons. Featuring interviews with key figures of the music scene, this book reveals the creative impulse behind Britain's most musical city. Find out why Liverpool is not just a place where music happens. The city is the reason music happens.

Customer Reviews

Liverpool - Wondrous Place- Music from Cavern to Cream
This was just the book I'd been searching for! I've always loved the Merseybeat sound. This book details the history of Liverpool music.

A wondrous place
I thought it was well written, but the Beatles story has been re-told endlessly and as the author admits there was little happening in Liverpool between the late 60s to the late 70s. Do we really need a whole chapter on Our Kid?

Wonderful!
A great read! About time someone wrote this book!
Really is a lively and honest description about the City of Liverpool and the amazing wealth of talent to emerge ...its astonishing just how many musical talents have come out of the city... Paul really tells the story, in an easy read....wish there was a CD of music to go with it...now that would be something else! Pick up this book for any music fan and check out all the Liverpool music! Wonderful!