David Nolan (1)

After reading this book, I have a lot more respect for the most underrated vocalist/guitarist of New Order.
Bernard's comments (for an unusually quiet person in regards to opinion voicing) in David Nolan's book about him are often dry, cynical and hilarious (often all at the same time), but we don't learn anything interesting. Apart from that (SPOILER) infamous decision to play Blue Monday live on Top Of The Pops (ooh, Bernard outs someone!) and that 1981 incident in the USA where Bernard was diagnosed with a 'burned stomach lining' (not exactly the case!), and also Bernard's tension with Rob Gretton, late manager of New Order, there's nothing much in it. I'd recommend this book for New Order newbies, not for people who have been following the band for some time. Now for Barney's much anticipated autobiography Chapter And Verse...… (mere)