Mania : tartan, turmoil and the true-life adventures of a Bay city Roller / Stuart Wood.

Wood, Stuart, author

London : Nine Eight Books, 2025.

336 pages ; 24 cm

Stuart Wood's love of music was ignited at 14 when he, along with three schoolmates, formed a band. By the time he turned 15, he had left school to pursue a career as an electrician. Suddenly, he found himself living the life of a superstar, whisked away in limousines, pursued by frenzied fans on every continent. Between 1971 and 1975, Edinburgh's Bay City Rollers achieved ten top 10 hit singles, four top 10 albums, two number-one singles and two number-one albums. For five years, they were the biggest pop teen sensation since the Beatles. But the music industry was not all glitz and glamour. Stuart had no inkling of the ruthless machinery behind the scenes, exploiting his talent and dreams for financial gain. 'Mania' is a celebration of the world's original boy band and their enduring legacy, a rollercoaster ride through fame, fortune and the unforgettable music that defined an era.

9781785121982 (hbk)

782.421660922
782.4 WOOD
781.6609
920 WOO

ML421.B36

B WOO
782.421660922 WOO

English

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