Live Forever

‘I’ve known John for over 35 years now. He was there. He’s always been “there”. Any of the great Mancunian bands you care to think of will ALL have had a relationship in one form or another with John. He was one of the 50 heads who attended EVERY single gig worth seeing in Manchester. If anyone is qualified to articulate what it felt like when Oasis first appeared, it’s John. Read on … it’s all true.’ Noel Gallagher

‘Incredible. The one book you need to read this year. John Robb is the best journalist to come out of post-punk and he was there from day one with Creation and at the Broadwalk. This overview of Oasis and the scene they came from is truly unique. Get it!’ Alan McGee, founder of Creation Records

‘I love the music of Oasis, and I love the writing of John Robb on music. So this book makes me very happy.’ Irvine Welsh

Praise for The Stone Roses and the Resurrection of British Pop

‘Brother John Robb knows. He was there!’ Ian Brown

‘I’ve read this book three times now and finally it has a happy ending.’ Noel Gallagher

Praise for The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth

‘Magisterial’ The Times

‘This exhaustive book shows why the dark side is not dead and buried.’ Mojo

‘John Robb brilliantly illuminates the realm of imagination and dark beauty.’ Johnny Marr

‘An encyclopaedia of excitement – thanks to this book goth is undead.’ Chris Packham

‘The definitive book on a scene that demands to be celebrated. Fascinating, thoughtful, surprising and freakishly detailed.’ Grace Dent

Praise for The North Will Rise Again: Manchester Music City 1976-1996

‘An extraordinary history … The range of voices breathing new life into past events is vast.’ **** Mojo

‘John Robb is a great writer.’ Mick Jones, The Clash

John Robb is a many-faceted creature. Bassist and singer for post-punk dark energy mainstays The Membranes, best-selling author, radio and TV presenter, journalist, DJ, publisher, model and talking head, he also puts on his own music and book events. He runs culture website Louder Than War, invented the word Britpop and was the first person to interview Nirvana. His most recent book is The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth.