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Verse, Chorus, Monster!

By: Graham Coxon
Narrated by: Graham Coxon
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This audiobook includes Graham Coxon in conversation with Matt Everitt, recorded at a live event in Brighton in October 2022.

Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it wasn't always easy.

Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a growing love of music. These twin passions grew into obsessions, and as he honed his artistic skill at school, Goldsmiths and beyond, his band with school friend Damon Albarn, fellow student Alex James, and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed.

But there are things they don't tell you before you get famous. There are monsters out there. And some may even be lurking inside yourself.

Verse, Chorus, Monster! is an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain's most iconic musicians.

©2022 Graham Coxon (P)2022 Faber Audio
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Wonderfully insightful and heartfelt

A humble and human look at the evolution of an artist through blur and beyond. Fantastic account of life from inside a band at its peak and a sometimes sad and distressing side of fame, music business and its impact on an artist. The fact it was narrated by Graham himself is a bonus.

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Loved it!

Such a well written and read story about someone I really admire. Can’t wait to read the book as well (it’s coming in the mail). Thank you for making my work breaks much more enjoyable with this!

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