Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?

'You will love this book.'Richard Osman

'Twenty-two tales of youthful anger, innocence and indolence, filtered through almost forty years of regret, melancholy and, occasionally, dogged resistance. Nige Tassell succinctly and sweetly conjures up an era when groups could form in Glossop, Hebden Bridge or Whitstable and - for a few months, at least - become national heroes via the patronage of John Peel and the weekly music press. He spins gold from their grab-bag of agendas, musical politics and effects pedals and creates something that is frequently more impressive, entertaining and enjoyable than the music itself.'Bob Stanley

'This is a funny, sad, gorgeous and beautifully researched book about the most influential loser tribe in the history of British music.'David Quantick

'A valuable slice of pop history.'Mark Ellen