Dave Thompson es un autor inglés reconocido por su extensa obra de biografías ajenas, aunque se muestra notoriamente reservado sobre su propia vida. Lejos de los temas dramáticos de algunos de sus libros más conocidos, evita la televisión de telerrealidad y carece de talentos musicales. A pesar de ello, ha escrito más de cien libros, ganándose la reputación de periodista musical veterano con una profunda inmersión en el rock, el punk y la música de los setenta. Si bien sus primeras predicciones sobre bandas populares resultaron inexactas, su perdurable pasión y amplio conocimiento de la historia musical son evidentes a lo largo de su prolífica carrera, que abarca una diversa gama de artistas influyentes.
Set in Brixton, the narrative follows Dave Thomson as he recounts a lively night out, filled with anecdotes from the pre-pandemic era. He evokes nostalgia for the vibrant atmosphere of live gigs, where camaraderie and carefree revelry thrived. Through his stories, readers are invited to relive the joy of shared experiences, from moshing with strangers to passing around a drink, capturing the essence of a time when social interactions felt natural and unencumbered.
The Chili Peppers' groundbreaking rock/funk/pop fusion has gained them a huge and loyal fan base over the years, but the worldwide success of their 2002 album By The Way has now pushed them into the top league of alternative rock crossover success. The product of several years of detailed research, Dave Thompson's in-depth, fully updated account of the band's private lives and public highs and lows is not just a must-read for any serious fan of the Chili Peppers, but a perfect way for their legions of fans to discover their remarkable story.