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Verse, Chorus, Monster!

By: Graham Coxon
Narrated by: Graham Coxon
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This audiobook includes Graham Coxon in conversation with Matt Everitt, recorded at a live event in Brighton in October 2022.

Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it wasn't always easy.

Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a growing love of music. These twin passions grew into obsessions, and as he honed his artistic skill at school, Goldsmiths and beyond, his band with school friend Damon Albarn, fellow student Alex James, and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed.

But there are things they don't tell you before you get famous. There are monsters out there. And some may even be lurking inside yourself.

Verse, Chorus, Monster! is an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain's most iconic musicians.

©2022 Graham Coxon (P)2022 Faber Audio
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Wow what a life (so far), what a story. Beautifully written I thought, well put together and flowed beautifully. If I had one criticism, it would have been interesting if Graeme had delved into his “issues” a little more and explored with the reader or even expressed a little more of what he gained from his various visits into rehab. You can sense the change in the person as he went from boy to man but it could have delved a little deeper. Why do such magnificent creators so often have such polar opposite sides to their life, or is that simply the point. LOVED IT just want more from under the hood.

A little too light, but a joy to listen /read

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If you enjoy listening to interesting people talk about what makes them geek out, with a nice side of honest reflection - you will love this.

Honest and interesting insights

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Loved every minute of this. Listened over a few days recommend for any Blur/Coxon fans out there

Brilliant

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bliss just what I needed in February 2024
I agree, the 90's were fun and crap

bliss

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A great memoir by a fantastic musician and artist. For a fan of music and art and interesting people

Fantastic

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