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Ommibus Press releases in April 2022 a biography of John McGeoch:
"The Light Pours Out Of Me - The Authorised Biography of John McGeoch"
John McGeoch is best known for his work as a guitarist with the bands Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees. He was the man behind the riffs of "Shot by Both Sides", "The Light Pours Out of Me, "Happy House", "Spellbound" and many more classic tracks.
He has directly influenced numerous guitarists. From Johnny Marr to Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien of Radiohead, and also John Frusciante, The Edge, and many others have all been vocal about John McGeoch's work with Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
'John McGeoch was the unsung hero of the post-punk era. Blazing a trail with some of Britain’s biggest bands and most revered artists – Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Armoury Show and Public Image Ltd. – John left an undeniable and indelible mark on music.
The Light Pours Out of Me examines John’s life and legacy, drawing on original interviews with the likes of Siouxsie Sioux, Howard Devoto, Johnny Marr, Billy Idol, John Frusciante, Keith Levene, Jonny Greenwood, Nick Launay, Ed O’Brien, Peter ‘Hooky’ Hook and many others.
Illustrated with unseen photographs, this moving biography – authorised by the family – celebrates the remarkable guitarist who helped provide the soundtrack to a generation.'
A special edition of the biography (only available on the site of Omnibus Press) includes a copy of the book signed by contributor Johnny Marr plus a limited vinyl single.
Omnibus Press website, special edition
It is available worldwide.
UK: on Amazon UK
USA: on Amazon.com
Europe: On Amazon Fr
"The Light Pours Out Of Me - The Authorised Biography of John McGeoch"
John McGeoch is best known for his work as a guitarist with the bands Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees. He was the man behind the riffs of "Shot by Both Sides", "The Light Pours Out of Me, "Happy House", "Spellbound" and many more classic tracks.
He has directly influenced numerous guitarists. From Johnny Marr to Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien of Radiohead, and also John Frusciante, The Edge, and many others have all been vocal about John McGeoch's work with Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
'John McGeoch was the unsung hero of the post-punk era. Blazing a trail with some of Britain’s biggest bands and most revered artists – Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Armoury Show and Public Image Ltd. – John left an undeniable and indelible mark on music.
The Light Pours Out of Me examines John’s life and legacy, drawing on original interviews with the likes of Siouxsie Sioux, Howard Devoto, Johnny Marr, Billy Idol, John Frusciante, Keith Levene, Jonny Greenwood, Nick Launay, Ed O’Brien, Peter ‘Hooky’ Hook and many others.
Illustrated with unseen photographs, this moving biography – authorised by the family – celebrates the remarkable guitarist who helped provide the soundtrack to a generation.'
A special edition of the biography (only available on the site of Omnibus Press) includes a copy of the book signed by contributor Johnny Marr plus a limited vinyl single.
Omnibus Press website, special edition
It is available worldwide.
UK: on Amazon UK
USA: on Amazon.com
Europe: On Amazon Fr
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