The Official Story of Simply Red

Now just £8! - The Official Story of Simply Red by Brian Southall with Mick Hucknall

Revised edition of "If You Don't Know Me By Now" now available in a handier size, with additional text and new photographs, including some of Micks wedding and his 50th birthday party.

About the Book - From Mick Hucknall's first public performance at the age of five at a family wedding in Manchester to 2010's farewell tour, Simply Red: The Official Story is the definitive history of the man and the band. It includes recollections from band members, producers, music executives and those closest to Simply Red and covers the entire history of the band, from the early days to the final gigs. Mick himself speaks in depth about his music, his band and his influences and shares photographs from his own personal collection.

About the Author - Brian Southall worked as a music journalist before joining A&M Records in 1973. He moved to EMI in 1974 where, during a career spanning 15 years, he worked in press, promotion, marketing and artist development before becoming head of corporate communications for EMI Music Worldwide. From 1989 he operated as a consultant to Warner Music International, the HMV Group and both the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) and IFPI (International Federation of Phonographic Industries). Among other books he has written are the official history of Abbey Road Studios, the story of Northern Songs, (the Beatles' music publishing company), and the official story of the BRIT Awards, along with numerous music programmes for radio.

Reduced from the recommended retail price of £16.99.

Published September 2010