Blur‘s Graham Coxon has announced details of his autobiography, Verse, Chorus, Monster!.The memoir is described as “an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain’s most iconic musicians.” It will be published on October 6 this year via Faber.A press release for the book reads: “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.”It adds: “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 art 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! The long-awaited memoir from guitarist, visual artist and Blur co-founder, Graham Coxon.Out 6th October, pre-order nowhttps://t.co/bU6FXJHzvS pic.twitter.com/srWMnLqvJ1— graham coxon (@grahamcoxon) June 7, 2022Back in April, Coxon announced a new duo called The WAEVE with Rose Elinor Dougall, the former Pipettes member-turned-Mark Ronson collaborator.Last month (May 4), THE WAEVE played a pair of intimate launch shows at The Lexington in London, returning the next day with first single ‘Something.
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