Nick Mason Bücher

Nick Mason nimmt den Leser mit auf die Bühne, in den Proberaum und auf Tour. Als das einzige Mitglied von Pink Floyd, das die 40-jährige Geschichte der Band vollständig miterlebt hat, beschreibt Mason die Entwicklungsphasen Pink Floyds von seinem Beobachtungsposten hinter den Drums aus: die Zeit als Lieblinge der Londoner Undergroundszene; den psychischen Verfall von Syd Barrett; die Entstehung des klassischen Pink-Floyd-Sounds; den weltweiten Erfolg von »The Dark Side Of The Moon«; den Streit mit Roger Waters und die nicht mehr für möglich gehaltene Reunion bei Live 8.

Nick Mason's lifelong passion for motor racing is reflected in his unique collection of sports and racing cars, all meant to be driven hard rather than stored as museum pieces. Collaborating with test driver Mark Hales, Mason has pushed twenty-two of these cars to their limits, creating a vivid account that captures the power and exhilaration of these iconic machines. The collection includes incredibly fast models like the Porsche 935 and the limited edition McLaren F1, alongside rare gems such as the legendary V16 BRM, one of only three in existence, and the Ferrari 250GTO, which reached a peak value of £10 million. Classic models like the Bugatti T35B, Maserati 250F, and Ferrari T3, which secured Gilles Villeneuve's victory in the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, also feature prominently. Each car undergoes a rigorous test sequence at Silverstone, revealing surprising results. Hales details the unique sensations, sounds, and vibrations of each vehicle's handling, while Mason shares insights into the history and heritage of each model, offering a personal perspective on the challenges and triumphs of collecting classic cars.