Midge Ure: If I Was My Autobiography

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Summary: Insightful Reading
Review: I am a huge fan of Midge Ure and Ultravox. I think that his last two albums have been underated, though probably his best work to date. The book offers insight into his life and what makes him tick. Some of it actually surprises me, he is a lot humbler and down to earth that I imagined, at least the way he shows himself. The life of a pop star has many highs and lows and this is all reflected in his book. He kept on making music in many different guises through the years, quite inredible that he continues to reinvent himself. Best of luck Midge.

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Summary: Fantastic insight into the life of Midge Ure
Review: If you are a fan of Midge Ure like I am, this book is a must. He tells great stories from the late 70's, early 80's London that makes me wish I could have been there to see this musical explosion of punk and New Wave. It was fascinating to read "behind the scenes" stories of the recording of "feed the world" and the organizing of the monumental concert that was "Live Aid". Midge truly is a fantastic musician and a pretty good wordsmith. This book is never boring and even if you are not a Midge Ure/Ultravox fan but an 80's music fan, you'll find yourself enjoying the stories of different musicians that enter and exit his life and their impact on his musical career.