With four successful albums to their name, You Me At Six have become one of the most revered and popular alternative rock bands of their generation. When Kerrang! magazine nominated them in 2008, 2009 and 2010 for 'Best British Band', it indicated they were one of the top acts out there. And when they finally won the coveted title in 2011, and then again in 2014, it proved it. This is the first biography of You Me At Six, looking deep into what makes the band tick and why they have become such an iconic band in a relatively short period of time. Their strict work ethic and innovative nature have gained them a loyal fan base that goes beyond the word 'cult'. Having toured extensively around Europe, Australia and also North America, You Me At Six are one of alternative rock's most exhilarating live bands. At a time when many British rock fans are looking to the United States for inventive alternative rock, You Me At Six prove that there is a still an abundance of talent being nurtured closer to home. Now updated to celebrate the release of the Number 1 album Cavalier Youth, Never Hold An Underdog Down charts the rise of the Surrey band; the stories behind the making of their albums; their energetic stage performances and their musical heroes. You Me At Six prove that you can't hold an underdog down.
Biografie
Neil Daniels hat bereits für zahlreiche Zeitschriften und Fanzines über Classic Rock und Heavy Metal geschrieben. Er arbeitet gegenwärtig für Fireworks, Powerplay und GetReadyToRock.com. Dazu schreibt er gelegentlich für Rock Sound und Record Collector. Seine Artikel und Besprechungen sind auch in The Guardian, Big Cheese, DrownedInSound.com, Carling.com, Unbarred.co.uk sowie Planet Sound auf Channel4 Teletext zu finden. Als Buchautor schrieb er die Biographie von Judas Priest sowie eine Enzyklopädie zu Bon Jovi. Als Co-Autor verfasste er die Autobiographie Dawn Of The Metal Gods von Ex-Judas Priest-Sänger Al Atkins.