Geoffrey Beevers, who played the Master in The Keeper of Traken, is a worthwhile stand-in for the late Roger Delgado, his rich and powerful tones perfect for an audiobook reading.

A comprehensive, no-holds-barred account... details with steely, forensic precision the story of the group's ascent, heyday and spectacular implosion. All the triumphs and disasters are here

A forensic, detailed and beautifully researched history of the Stone Roses.... full of new stuff

For the casual listener, or die-hard fanatic, this is a genuine masterpiece

This is the one Stone Roses book fans will want to read. Copies of this superb biography will not remain on shop shelves for long

An era-defining, definitive biography

A loving and detailed biog

Cute on the machinations of the industry and internal band politics

Brilliant... forensically put together

The real pleasure of his beguiling, meandering narrative is not the destination but the rococo scenery en route. ****