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Horslips: Tall Tales - The Official Biography
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By: Mark Cunningham
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: November 2013
Pages: 288
Categories: Biography
Language: English
Available as: Hardback
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ISBN-13: 9781847175861
ASIN: 1847175864

The first book dedicated to the history of HORSLIPS, the legendary pioneers of Celtic Rock. With a detailed timeline, exclusive interviews, previously unpublished photography and a wealth of memorabilia including handwritten lyrics and session notes. '...above all, Horslips play it loud.' NME Magazine Featuring a detailed timeline of events, exclusive interviews, previously unpublished photography and a wealth of memorabilia including original handwritten lyrics and session notes, this is the long-awaited, first-ever book dedicated to the history of HORSLIPS, the legendary pioneers of Celtic Rock. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary from the release of their classic concept album, The Tain, it chronicles the unprecedented rise, innovation and 21st century reunion of the band who uniquely fused traditional tunes with hard-edged rock and ancient mythological themes to give Irish music a new and exciting international identity. a winner -- RTE Guide beautifully produced -- Ireland AM the definitive coffee table music book -- Ireland AM go out and buy this book -- Ireland AM terrific -- Sunday World Superb recollections ... a stream of information, anecdotes, and surprises -- Irish Times the book is a repository of previously unpublished memorabilia and of high-quality design ... expertly laid out -- Irish Times a thing of beauty -- RTE Guide. A devoted Horslips fan since his early teens, Mark Cunningham first interviewed the band in 1995, for Hot Press magazine. Later, he created the souvenir brochures for the band's reunion tours, and produced videos for their general promotion. Mark's early career was focused on work as a bass guitarist, composer and producer. He produced the first official BBC Children In Need charity single, and played a supporting role with several well-known artists.

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