Simon Napier-Bell Bücher

This book seeks to explore aspects of the Holocaust as it is remembered and reflect ultimately on parallels with the world we live in today.

The narrative centers on Simon Napier-Bell's strategic orchestration of Wham!'s groundbreaking concert in communist China, a pivotal moment that catapulted the band to global fame. The account delves into the vibrant behind-the-scenes dynamics and the cultural impact of this historic event, showcasing the intersection of music and politics during a transformative era. Napier-Bell's insights reveal the complexities of promoting a Western pop group in a restrictive environment, highlighting the boldness and creativity of the endeavor.

With a blend of wit and sharp observation, this book offers a captivating exploration of modern life and relationships. The narrative is infused with humor and clever commentary, making it both entertaining and insightful. The characters navigate their complexities with a refreshing honesty, revealing the intricacies of human behavior and social dynamics. The engaging prose keeps readers hooked, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences while enjoying a delightful reading journey.

A highly acclaimed history of the popular music business, as told by its ultimate insider

The legendary music impresario (and producer of bands like The Yardbirds and Wham!) tells his life story in a series of mesmerizingly candid vignettes. Sour Mouth, Sweet Bottom: Lessons from a Dissolute Life is the book Simon Napier-Bell's fans have always hoped he'd write. From 1940s London where he listened to wartime hits like 'Mairzy doats and dozy doats' in the air-raid shelter; to talking about Wham! with Deng Xiaoping, head of Communist China, or getting stoned with Elaine May and Jack Lemmon by the pool in 60s Beverly Hills, Sour Mouth, Sweet Bottom makes most memoirs look like thin gruel by comparison. This is a high-octane explosion of a book, a kaleidoscopic sequence of more than sixty 'lessons' drawn from a life lived to the full: frank, funny, freewheeling and honest. There are anecdotes of the acts he managed (the Yardbirds, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Marc Bolan, Japan, Sinitta, Boney M, Candi Staton, Ultravox, Asia, Wham!, George Michael and Sinead O'Connor) but there's also the wisdom gathered from a louche life of clubs, restaurants, gigs, arrests, awards, bankruptcies, bereavements, booze, coups and sex, both gay and straight.