Name: Goth: A History
Brand: Lol Tolhurst

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9781529424270

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Hardback

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-21

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Hachette

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9781529424270signed

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Signed by Lol Tolhurst

2023-12-18

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Lol Tolhurst

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Music

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Quercus

Drummer and keyboardist Lol Tolhurst, born on February 3rd, 1959, was a founding member of The Cure. Unfortunately, due to struggles with alcohol and drug abuse, he was let go from the band in 1989. Undeterred, Tolhurst went on to work on various projects and eventually formed Levinhurst alongside his wife Cindy Levinson.
Lol Tolhurst is widely recognized for his contributions as a drummer and keyboardist in the influential band The Cure. However, his journey has not been without its challenges. After battling with addiction issues, he parted ways with the band in 1989. Determined to continue pursuing his passion for music, Tolhurst embarked on new ventures and ultimately co-founded Levinhurst alongside his wife Cindy Levinson.
Born on February 3rd, 1959, Lol Tolhurst made significant contributions to the music industry as a drummer and keyboardist. As one of the original members of The Cure, he played an instrumental role in shaping their sound. Despite facing personal struggles related to substance abuse that led to his departure from the band in 1989, Tolhurst persevered and collaborated on various projects throughout his career. Notably, he formed Levinhurst together with his wife Cindy Levinson.

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GOTH&nbsp;is an entertaining and engaging historical memoir of the genre of Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division and many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the 80s and ever since. Written by Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of The Cure, this book offers a fascinating deep dive into the movers and shakers of goth with stories and anecdotes from Tolhurst's personal memories as well as the musicians, magicians and artists who made it all happen - the people, places and events that made goth an inevitable and enduring movement .Starting with the Origins of Goth, Tolhurst explores early art and literature that inspired the genre and looks into the work of T.S Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, Albert Camus and more. He also outlines the path of Gothic forebears and shows how many musicians played in punk bands before transitioning into goth endeavours. Next, he introduces readers to the 'Architects of Darkness' - Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and The Cure - the godfathers of goth who established the genre's roots. Following these early bands, Tolhurst discusses a group he calls the 'Spiritual Alchemists', consisting of bands like Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins and more, who helped the darkness expand into the culture. He also tracks the expansion of the genre overseas, from England to New York, Los Angeles and beyond. Gothic fashion was an important part of the movement as well and Tolhurst discusses the clothing that accompanied and complemented the music. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of goth music and shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts, social media and so much more, finally concluding with 'Why Goth matters!'

Goth: A History

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Discover Goth: A History by Lol Tolhurst. Exclusive hardback copies, signed by the artist. Explore the origins and legacy of goth music with stories from Tolhurst's personal memories and the musicians who made it happen. Label: Quercus.