Simon Spence
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Simon Spence

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Simon Spence (Author & Music Biographer): A prominent British writer, journalist, and music biographer. He famously collaborated with Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham on the memoirs Stoned and 2Stoned. He has written widely for major publications like the NME, The Face, i-D, Dazed & Confused, and The Independent. His authored works focus largely on UK music history, including biographies of The Stone Roses, the Happy Mondays, Depeche Mode, and Steve Marriott, as well as co-authoring Pete Doherty's 2022 memoir, A Likely Lad.

‘Simon worked for me covering music and style topics during the years 1990 to 1993 when I was editor at i-D magazine. He was talented, resourceful and reliable.’ Matthew Collin

‘A professional pleasure. I found his research and investigate abilities detailed and inspired. A remarkable talent.’ Andrew Loog Oldham

Observer The Fifty Greatest Music Books Ever
Sunday Times Bestseller
NME book of year
Financial Times Pop book of the year
Mojo book of the year x 2
The Australian Pop book of the year
Rough Trade Rock book of the year x 2
BBC6 Music book of the month
Mojo book of month x 3
Sunday Times Music book of the week x 2
Irish Times Music book of the week
New York Times Music book of the week
New Statesman Memoir of the week
Observer Pop book of the week
GQ 50 Top Great Rock Reads


"Legend, love him" Peter Doherty
"A genius" Nicky Campbell
"Balls of steel" Anthony Donnelly
"A really respected author" Harry Borden
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