Book Review: Siouxsie & The Banshees By Mark Paytress

[Raven]

I find biographies a very intimate read. You always kind of hope that you can get a glimpse of a star and feel closer to their secrets,accepting the fact that there might be disappointing discoveries along the way too.

There are plenty of historical facts in this book from the very early attempts at playing 'music', to siouxsie shocking disneyworld in her fantastic thigh length boots.

At times you kind of wonder how on earth Siouxsie and the gang can still be alive after all that they have been through with numerous dramas involving drugs, drink and violence.

This dark side of the band is offset by Siouxsie and Budgie's love story which unfurls in a comical, glamorous and sweet manner.

The book is filled with beautiful photographs and unbelievably cult-like stories.

All told, it's a fantastic read and a treasure to own.

[LuluVox]

At times you kind of wonder how on earth Siouxsie and the gang can still be alive after all that they have been through with numerous dramas involving drugs, drink and violence.

Well, all but John McGeoch, anyway.

I read most of this book and then lost it while packing for a move, about a year ago. I'm still hoping to find and finish it -- it was pretty good! Plus it was a birthday gift and one should try not to permanently lose those.