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| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.40 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B005MWR0Z4 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 356 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Dave presented his own show there every weekend for 2 years. . In the early nineties Dave presented live music shows on Channel 4 ('Rocksteady', 'Friday at The Dome', 'Return to The Dome') and in 1994 Richard Branson asked Dave to join his new station, Virgin Radio. Currently, Dave presents a 90-minute magazine show every weekday at 6pm on 2FM Ireland. Ireland's answer to John Peel, award-w
JHC said Dave Fanning Rocks!. An engrossing rock chronicle. A great tale of a fascinating career by someone who obviously revels in, and is a master of, what he doesand has interviewed just about everyone worth interviewing. Funny and moving too.. Name drop after name drop Not a terribly interesting read, I did enjoy the beginning where he actually talks about his life, after that it's just Dave listing the people he met and how great it was that Bono turned up at some insignificant life event or other. It almost seems like he wrote the book with only himself and Bono in mind to actually read the thing. I really enjoy his radio shows but this book actually turned me off him a little. There seems to be alot of moaning about having to go to exciting parti. Five Stars Awesome book by an amazing DJ
Including never-before-seen photographs and images from Dave's huge personal collection, this is an absolute must-have for any music fan and will be a significant contribution to the history of music.. Renowned for supporting young, new Irish talent, Dave Fanning will detail the unique story of his role in the launch of U2 and his ongoing friendship with the band, delving into their humble beginnings and rise to fame. In this compelling memoir, starting around the incarnation of 2FM, Ireland's equivalent of Radio 1, Dave Fanning will give the behind-the-scenes story of all the international musicians he has met, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Who, and many, many more. Described as the Irish John Peel, Dave Fanning has been a major player in the Irish and global music scene for more than 30 years
'Whether he's conducting radio interviews with Robert Plant while still living at home with mum and dad, playing an early part in the ascent of US (he remains close to them today) or simply describing the Irish music scene, its leaders and bit-players, the charm of the story is its engaging and self-deprecating reminiscing.' Record Collector 'Fanning talks from the heart' Irish Independent 'If you were a music-loving teenager in the 1980s and 1990s you owe a lot to Dave Fanning' Irish Times 'An entertaining look at fann