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I’ve written four books so far. You can read a summary of each here and then purchase them either through Paypal by visiting the page, or following the publisher’s link.

Whitesnake – The Definitive Biography

covering the band’s career from David Coverdale’s early solo steps to the imminent arrival of the hotly-tipped successor to the ten million-plus selling ‘1987’ album. more...

Never Surrender (Or Nearly Good Looking) – An Autobiography by Biff Byford and John Tucker

Biff Byford tells his story for the first time. Sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, but always brutally honest, ‘Never Surrender…’ lifts the lid on the myths surrounding Saxon. more...

Am I Evil? – The Music, The Myths And Metallica by Brian Tatler with John Tucker

Forever tipped as the next big thing, Diamond Head have opened for Iron Maiden, AC/DC and Metallica, and toured with Black Sabbath, Megadeth and Thin Lizzy. Yet they were beset by management difficulties, poor decisions, bad deals, nightmare producers, band splits, ego problems… And when they finally signed to a major label it was the wrong one. But amongst all that, their legacy is enormous and their music timeless, with their classic signature tune ‘Am I Evil?’ appearing on Metallica’s 2009 ‘Guitar Hero’ game. more...

Suzie Smiled - The New Wave of British Heavy Metal

A personal perspective on the history of the NWOBHM, from its formation in the late Seventies through its peaks and troughs and on to its current status as one of metal’s most influential genres. more...