Description
Dive into the sensational life story of Mark Berry, also known as Bez, a cultural icon who defined the 'Madchester' movement of the 1990s. This compelling biography, 'Bez: The Story of the Chemical Generation', chronicles Bez's thrilling journey from a notorious party figure associated with the Happy Mondays to a beloved personality celebrated for his transformation into an eco-warrior and politician. With a unique mix of wild escapades, celebrity encounters, and personal growth, this gripping memoir reveals how Bez navigated unparalleled highs and lows, captivating fans along the way.
The year 2023 marks a significant period for fans as Bez continues to inspire new generations, proving that with resilience and heart, anyone can change their path. His candid tales of survival, fame, and reinvention resonate deeply, making this book an essential read for those interested in pop culture history, music legends, and real-life transformations. Explore Bez's incomparable narrative, filled with humor, honesty, and the underlying message that it's never too late to turn your life around.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399605083
Format: B-format paperback
Publisher: Orion
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399605083
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
At the height of his initial, turn-of-the-1990's infamy as the maraca-wielding dancer with 'Madchester' giants Happy Mondays, the pop-eyed Mark Berry, forever known to the world as Bez, was visibly a danger to society. He became the so-called Chemical Generation's bug-eyed pied piper, every weekend leading millions out to oblivion and beyond, as they adopted his E-gobbling party lifestyle.
Neither an accomplished musician nor even a very good dancer, Bez was a prime candidate for fleeting celebrity, soon to sink into 'Where Are They Now?' obscurity. That, however, never happened, nor does it show any sign of happening. Through Black Grape, the second band he co-fronted with the Mondays' Shaun Ryder, and his ever-presence in the mass media, Bez's popularity has grown exponentially, his star rocketing ever upwards.
When he bowled into Celebrity Big Brother in 2005, he ended up winning the series, as viewers came to understand his fundamental decency and sunny outlook. His adult life has been extraordinary: unbelievable scrapes with mortality, periods of financial ruin, mindfuck moments like when David Bowie genuflected before him, and enough narcotic-strewn hi-jinx to fill several more volumes of memoir.
This is the story of a bad lad who has turned his life good, tracing his passage from early-thirty-something casualty to middle-aged politician, eco-warrior and bee-aficionado.
The year 2023 marks a significant period for fans as Bez continues to inspire new generations, proving that with resilience and heart, anyone can change their path. His candid tales of survival, fame, and reinvention resonate deeply, making this book an essential read for those interested in pop culture history, music legends, and real-life transformations. Explore Bez's incomparable narrative, filled with humor, honesty, and the underlying message that it's never too late to turn your life around.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399605083
Format: B-format paperback
Publisher: Orion
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399605083
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
At the height of his initial, turn-of-the-1990's infamy as the maraca-wielding dancer with 'Madchester' giants Happy Mondays, the pop-eyed Mark Berry, forever known to the world as Bez, was visibly a danger to society. He became the so-called Chemical Generation's bug-eyed pied piper, every weekend leading millions out to oblivion and beyond, as they adopted his E-gobbling party lifestyle.
Neither an accomplished musician nor even a very good dancer, Bez was a prime candidate for fleeting celebrity, soon to sink into 'Where Are They Now?' obscurity. That, however, never happened, nor does it show any sign of happening. Through Black Grape, the second band he co-fronted with the Mondays' Shaun Ryder, and his ever-presence in the mass media, Bez's popularity has grown exponentially, his star rocketing ever upwards.
When he bowled into Celebrity Big Brother in 2005, he ended up winning the series, as viewers came to understand his fundamental decency and sunny outlook. His adult life has been extraordinary: unbelievable scrapes with mortality, periods of financial ruin, mindfuck moments like when David Bowie genuflected before him, and enough narcotic-strewn hi-jinx to fill several more volumes of memoir.
This is the story of a bad lad who has turned his life good, tracing his passage from early-thirty-something casualty to middle-aged politician, eco-warrior and bee-aficionado.