Bunnyman

With his dry, droll, vivid storytelling, Will Sergeant makes very clear the factors that shaped him, and therefore his band, into such a unique force … Sergeant sharply evokes the neurotic importance of music and clothes, his relief at seeing light alter so much darkness especially palpable in the aftermath of his new band’s first gig – Keith Cameron * Mojo *Sergeant’s acerbic sense of humour in the telling of these tales means the memoir sometimes reads as if you’re in the pub with him … Bunnyman manages to do what Echo & the Bunnymen did so brilliantly: be part of a wider story but create an autonomous enclave within it, subject to almost magical laws and precedents * Louder Than War *Engagingly down-to-earth … fondly nostalgic picture of 1960s and 70s Merseyside * Classic Rock *Evocative * Irish Times *Wonderfully vivid … brings to life an ordinary suburban existence and how music can offer new dreams and visions … fascinating … His pre-Bunnymen musical experiences are hilarious and self-deprecating * Caught By The River *An engaging coming-of-age story – Ian Rankin * New Statesman *Wonderful … an evocative ride through childhood and teenage years … Sergeant writes with such atmosphere you can practically smell the chimney smoke and hear the rattle of glass bottles on milk floats … It’s all recounted with generous helpings of the author’s dry wit, as sharp and seductive as the innovative guitar lines he’s contributed to so many great records * Record Collector *Will’s story is peppered with evocative detail of growing up in the 60s and 70s … a strikingly honest journey … Bunnyman is an enthralling and funny book which, simply by coming from an insider’s perspective (probably THE insider), throws new light on the birth of the Bunnymen * Manic Pop Thrills *

Sergeant’s memoir takes an earthy stroll through his early years, unafraid to tell it like it was

Will Sergeant is a founding member of iconic rock band Echo & the Bunnymen. He has been cited as an influence for many bands and artists from around the world, including U2, Moby, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Coldplay, Richard Hawley, and Radiohead.