On some faraway beach : the life and times of Brian Eno

For some an art-school type who produces 'instrumental doodles' or 'jazz that nobody asked for'; for others a lightning rod or touchstone for directions in popular music & culture over the last three decades. Whichever, what's certain is that Brian Eno's address book is a who's who of rock & pop of the last 30 years. Authorised biography of Brian Eno - the 'Father of Ambient Music' A sonic alchemist to the stars, Brian Eno's address book is a veritable who's who of rock and pop. Tellingly, his involvement with Roxy Music, David Bowie, Talking Heads and U2 has coincided with these artists producing their most challenging and critically revered work. ON SOME FARAWAY BEACH is the first serious, critical examination of the life and times of Brian Eno, from an idiosyncratic childhood to 1960s art school and the sharp end of pop charts around the world. On Some Faraway Beach Is The First Serious, Critical Examination Of The Life And Times Of Brian Eno. From An Idiosyncratic Suffolk Childhood To The Sharp End Of The International Pop Charts, Eno's Journey Has Been Lengthy And Colourful.--jacket. David Sheppard. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 440-450) And Index. Authorised biography of influential musician/producer/cultural commentator Brian Eno, written with his co-operation