Category Archives: Blog

Killing Thatcher- Rory Carroll, book review

Posted on July 24, 2025 by garylongden

Paced brilliantly and has the twists and turns of a thriller novel despite being a true story. Superbly researched. This is more than simply an account of the attempt to assassinate Thatcher and her cabinet. It is also an exploration … Continue reading →

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Rangers and the Famous ICF: My Life With Scotland’s Most-Feared Football Hooligan Gang- Sandy Chugg, Book review

Posted on July 14, 2025 by garylongden

Rangers and the Famous ICF: My Life With Scotland’s Most-Feared Football Hooligan Gang- Sandy Chugg,  Book review **** out of five I knew nothing about the Scottish firms beyond their propensity to behave appallingly at any game in England be … Continue reading →

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Homo Reloaded- by Carlos Alberto Bisceglia , book review

Posted on July 13, 2025 by garylongden

**** out of 5 An astonishing book which skilfully weaves science, geology and geography with informed conjecture to reappraise 75000 years of human history Origin, Evolution, and Transformations of Human Civilization and Earth: Evidence of Cosmic Impacts, Climate Changes, and … Continue reading →

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I was there- Alan edwards, book review

Posted on July 12, 2025 by garylongden

I Was There by Alan Edwards, book review – the rock gods’ right-hand man This is one of the best insights into the Rock and pop business i have read. **** out of five Alan Edwards, founder of public relations … Continue reading →

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Paul Gratis – “Worst Crowd Trouble Ever Seen…” (At Major British Football Grounds Revealed: How Britain’s Most Notorious Football Hooligans Wreaked Havoc From The 60’s to 90’s”- A book review

Posted on July 12, 2025 by garylongden

Snappy title for one of the worst books I have read in a very long time. It is reheated nonsense  scraped from other internet forums with virtually no first person accounts whatsoever. I can find no biographical details on the … Continue reading →

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‘ Guitar ‘  by Earl Slick- an autobiography book review

Posted on June 6, 2025 by garylongden

Not only is Earl Slick my favourite Bowie guitarist, he is also one of my favourite all time guitarists. So my expectations of this book were high. Fortunately, I was not disappointed. licks credits read like excerpts from a compendium … Continue reading →

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Burial site for George Heath- the Moorlands poet

Posted on May 31, 2025 by garylongden

St Michaels Church Horton, Staffs As a past Staffordshire Poet laureate I have always been fascinated by George Heath, the gifted poet who died aged only 25 years old of “Consumption” or what we call Tuberculosis a major killer up … Continue reading →

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Me and Mr Jones – Suzi Ronson ( book review)

Posted on May 24, 2025 by garylongden

I have previously mentioned a new book by veteran British music PR Alan Edwards   ( I was there) which sheds light on his life with some of the biggest names in music, including David Bowie, the Spice Girls and Amy … Continue reading →

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Bridget Jones- Mad about the boy

Posted on March 16, 2025 by garylongden

* Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Schmaltzy, sentimental lightweight reheating of the original  idea , fourth instalment in the series totalling over eight hours, including the 125 minute running time for this. They have run out of things to … Continue reading →

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A Complete Unknown

Posted on January 31, 2025 by garylongden

I approached this film with considerable trepidation. Most Rock bio pics are rubbish and shameless exercises in cashing in on the artist’s fame. But while most rock and pop stars forge a living out of image and artifice, Dylan has … Continue reading →

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