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The Big Midweek

Life Inside the Fall

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The Big Midweek

By: Steve Hanley, Olivia Piekarski
Narrated by: Stewart Lee
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The first insider's account of life inside The Fall, Steve Hanley's story unfolds like a novel; from 1979 when he joined his schoolmates Marc Riley and Craig Scanlon in The Fall, he puts us right in the heart of the action: on stage, on the tour bus, in the recording studio, and up close and personal with an eccentric cast of band mates. These vividly drawn scenes give unprecedented insight into the intense, highly-charged creative atmosphere within The Fall and their relentless work ethic which has won them a dedicated cult following, high-art respectability and a unique place in popular music history.

Narrated by Stewart Lee
Foreword by Marc Riley

©2014, 2016 Route Publishing (P)2025 Route Publishing Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities

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The Fall was one of the greatest bands ever. Steve Hanley , being the longest serving member outside of MES is the best person to tell this story, and if his story. He seems like a great person , who held the band on course as well as he could. Very humble for someone whose base defined the sound of the band. This is a fun listen and read.

Best Music Bio Ever

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Stewart Lee is brilliant as Steve Hanley. Read the hardback and it was worth it to come back for the audio

worth every credit

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This is what I’m talking about. This is what you want. Belongs alongside your Jon Savage and Simon Reynolds. Pure punk and The Fall. I hope more audiobooks about/from the group come soon. Kudos to all involved. Great stories and insights. Really great

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