A long-awaited memoir of Blur co-founder guitar legend and visual artist Graham Coxon. Among
the noise and clamour of the Britpop era Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a
niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it
wasn't always easy. Graham grew up as an Army kid moving frequently in his early years from
West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester Essex. A shy child he
had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions his anxiety was tempered by painting
and a growing love of music. These twin passions grew into obsessions and as he honed his
artistic skill at school Goldsmiths and beyond his band with school friend Damon Albarn
fellow student Alex James and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed. But there
are things they don't tell you before you get famous. There are monsters out there. And some
may even be lurking inside yourself. Verse Chorus Monster! is an intimate honest reflection
on music fame addiction and art by one of Britain's most iconic musicians--Publisher's
description.
