Uncommon People
The Rise and Fall of the Rock Stars 1955-1994
(Autor) David HepworthAs heard on BBC 6 Music with Shaun Keveny, BBC Radio 5 Live and Talk Radio with Eamonn Holmes The age of the rock star, like the age of the cowboy, has passed. Like the cowboy, the idea of the rock star lives on in our imaginations. What did we see in them? Swagger. Recklessness. Sexual charisma. Damn-the-torpedoes self-belief. A certain way of carrying themselves. Good hair. Interesting shoes. Talent we wished we had. What did we want of them? To be larger than life but also like us. To live out their songs. To stay young forever. No wonder many didn't stay the course. In Uncommon People, David Hepworth zeroes in on defining moments and turning points in the lives of forty rock stars from 1955 to 1995, taking us on a journey to burst a hundred myths and create a hundred more. As this tribe of uniquely motivated nobodies went about turning themselves into the ultimate somebodies, they also shaped us, our real lives and our fantasies. Uncommon People isn't just their story. It's ours as well.
David Hepworth
David Hepworth is a British journalist, author, and broadcaster known for his insightful commentary on music and popular culture. He has written for numerous publications, including The Guardian and Q magazine, and has authored several books on music history and the industry.
Hepworth's writing style is characterized by his deep knowledge and passion for music, as well as his ability to convey complex ideas in an engaging and accessible manner. He is a respected voice in the field of music journalism, and his work has had a significant impact on the genre.
One of Hepworth's most famous works is "1971: Never a Dull Moment," a book that explores the cultural significance of the music released in that year. The book has been praised for its meticulous research, sharp insights, and compelling storytelling, cementing Hepworth's reputation as a leading authority on music history.
Overall, David Hepworth's contributions to literature have enriched our understanding of music and its impact on society, making him a revered figure in the world of music journalism.
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