Mike Pattenden

This is a well researched and very personal biography of a disparate group. Every member and influence is mentioned, but due to the charm and personality of the front man, it becomes mono-focused, and the chance to see the group behaviour is lost.
Which is a shame, as this is a remarkable group of individuals and a very fine group. More of the group dynamic, I believe, would have made any insights more likely.
Not much insight or criticism as the author is too much of a fan to be a biographer.… (meer)