The Mod Revival of 1979, kicked off by the movie 'Quadrophenia', revolved around The Who and throughout the whole of the eighties and early nineties The Small Faces were largely forgotten. There was the occasional compilation album or two but virtually nothing in print; so as a fan since 1965 just imagine my joy when I (John Hellier) stumbled across a fanzine called 'Darlings of Wapping Wharf Launderette' around 1993. It was produced by two guys, Steve Chamberlain from Merseyside and Stuar...

Alan Hudson truly was a players player, a fans player and an artist. A man with all the gifts! He was the quintessential cockney rebel and had style, charisma and flamboyance not only on the pitch but off the pitch as well. The original rebellious Kings Road kid burst onto the football scene at a time that London was truly swinging, and comparisons were obviously made with the irresistible Georgie Best, again both on the pitch and off. Indeed George once described him as 'the finest player...

The Small Faces – Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones were the epitome of cool. As well as being the sharpest looking band ever they were also brilliant both live on stage and in the studio. You would be hard pressed anywhere to find a band that displayed as much energy and passion as they did. There was also a generous camaraderie that flourished amongst themselves. Sadly, though they were also the most ripped off and under-appreciated (at that time) of all great Eng...

I'm The Face - The Official Peter Meaden Story.. Written by Pete Wilky & John Heliier.. Few music genres are as inspiring, encapsulating or enduring as the ultra-stylish British Mod scene and few pioneers are as revered as much as 'the original Mod-god' and archetypal 'Face' Mr Peter Meaden, who was and still is hugely respected by those who know their popular music history. This official cradle-to-grave story tells of Meaden's super-fast lifestyle at the very heart-beat of British music a...

Singers generating cultural identity from K-Pop to Beverly SillsAround the world and across time, singers and their songs stand at the crossroads of differing politics and perspectives. Levi S. Gibbs edits a collection built around the idea of listening as a political act that produces meaning. Contributors explore a wide range of issues by examining artists like Romani icon Esma Redžepova, Indian legend Lata Mangeshkar, and pop superstar Teresa Teng. Topics includ...