Billy fury biography book
A biography of Billy Fury by Spencer Leigh, author of the Britpop book Halfway To Paradise, was published on October 9 by Finbarr International.
David and Caroline Stafford guide the reader through Billy's troubled childhood in Liverpool, via gold and silver lame, to his later years as a farming.!
A biography of Billy Fury by Spencer Leigh, author of the Britpop book Halfway To Paradise, was published on October 9 by Finbarr International.
Spencer told me: "I hope that people will see it as a balanced picture."
There will always be disagreements when someone approaches a subject close to other people's else's heart, but this is a very readable book. It's by far the most comprehensive work to date, and a very professionally-assembled work, which for the most part, I've found great fun.
If Spencer's going to challenge idealised celebrations of Billy's life (and at times he does so provocatively) then let's welcome the debate.
Make no mistake - this is an essential purchase for anyone who has an interest in the the days before the music died.
This will not be the last word on the subject. Others close to Billy will be able to paint a different picture, and their insight will be valued and respected.
Spence
