The ultimate insider’s account of the first (and arguably richer) half of Fall history. Hanley is not only a gifted and tireless bass player—he’s also a pretty level-headed guy with an inexhaustible supply of goodwill, the patience of Job, an excellent memory, and a gift for storytelling. The book is loaded with quotes and often reads more like a novel than a memoir. Hanley begins by colorfully describing the mid-’70s music scene in Manchester. He then goes on to document all the comings, goings, hilarious anecdotes, and violent tantrums in vivid detail.
