The Road Beneath My Feet

Author: Frank Turner

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A searingly honest and brilliantly written account of Frank Turner's journey from the pub circuit to selling out Wembley Arena, with an exclusive new chapter .

A searingly honest and brilliantly written account of Frank Turner's journey from the pub circuit to selling out Wembley Arena, with an exclusive new chapter.

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A searingly honest and brilliantly written account of Frank Turner's journey from the pub circuit to selling out Wembley Arena, with an exclusive new chapter .

A searingly honest and brilliantly written account of Frank Turner's journey from the pub circuit to selling out Wembley Arena, with an exclusive new chapter.

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Featuring an exclusive new chapter!

On 23 September, 2005, at the Joiners Arms in Southampton, Frank Turner played his last gig with his hardcore band, Million Dead. On the laminates that listed the tour dates, the entry for 24 September simply read: 'Get a job.'

Deflated, jaded and hungover, Frank returned to his hometown of Winchester without a plan for the future. All he knew was that he wanted to keep playing music.

Cut to 13 April 2012, over a thousand shows later (show 1,216 to be precise), and he was headlining a sold-out gig at Wembley Arena with his band The Sleeping Souls.

Told through his tour reminiscences, this is the blisteringly honest story of Frank's career from drug-fuelled house parties and the grimy club scene to filling out arenas, fans roaring every word back at him. But more than that, it is an intimate account of what it's like to spend your life constantly on the road, sleeping on floors, invariably jetlagged, all for the love of playing live music.

Critic Reviews

“An essential read for Frank Turner and Million Dead fans, and anyone even half-interested in the magic of live music.”

I don't think I've witnessed this much singing at a public concert since Oasis broke up . . . as fantastic a display of the communal connectedness of public performance as you are ever likely to see, or hear, anywhere. - Telegraph

You can see why Turner was the warm-up for the Olympics Opening ceremony: he is public-spirited and bursting with energy. - Mail on Sunday

It's clear to see why, aside from his obvious musical talent, his fans have travelled far and wide to get here. He's managed to amass a ginormous fanbase. - Independent

About the Author

Frank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Winchester. He was the lead singer of post-hardcore band Million Dead, before embarking on a solo career with his band The Sleeping Souls.

Turner has released six solo albums as well as EPs and rarities, and has played thousands of shows across 38 countries. He sometimes lives in London, but mostly on the road.

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Featuring an exclusive new chapter! On 23 September, 2005, at the Joiners Arms in Southampton, Frank Turner played his last gig with his hardcore band, Million Dead. On the laminates that listed the tour dates, the entry for 24 September simply read: 'Get a job.'Deflated, jaded and hungover, Frank returned to his hometown of Winchester without a plan for the future. All he knew was that he wanted to keep playing music.Cut to 13 April 2012, over a thousand shows later (show 1,216 to be precise), and he was headlining a sold-out gig at Wembley Arena with his band The Sleeping Souls. Told through his tour reminiscences, this is the blisteringly honest story of Frank's career from drug-fuelled house parties and the grimy club scene to filling out arenas, fans roaring every word back at him. But more than that, it is an intimate account of what it's like to spend your life constantly on the road, sleeping on floors, invariably jetlagged, all for the love of playing live music.

Product Details

Publisher

Headline Publishing Group | Headline Book Publishing

Published

11th February 2016

Pages

336

ISBN

9781472222039

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08 Jan, 2024

A different sort of autobiography, a career journey told through his gigs. Fascinating. A must for any fan and would be of interest to anyone into the lifestyle of a touring musician.
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