The 1975: Love, Sex & Chocolate

by David Nolan

Matthew Healy and his band The 1975 have taken the music world by surprise with their brand of 80s-inspired art funk. But how did a group of suburban school friends become a worldwide success story? And how did singer Healy transform himself from a shy teenager—albeit one from a racy showbiz background—into one of the most exciting and outspoken front men in rock? From early gigs in the pubs and clubs of Manchester to arena shows across the globe, music journalist David Nolan has tracked down key players in the band’s story—including their school friend and original guitarist who turned his back on the chance of fame and left the group before their success kicked in. With never-seen-before pictures and previously untold stories this book tells how The 1975 broke through to become one of the biggest success stories in decades.

288 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2017

About the author

David Nolan is a British award-winning journalist who's authored biographies on subjects ranging from Simon Cowell to the Sex Pistols. He's also written for newspapers, magazines, radio and television.

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Reviews

[alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read on the history and beginnings of the band. The book provides a lot of thoroughly detailed information on Healy's background, specifically his break into the music scene. Lots of opinions from different resources are also included, which offers a nice variety of different angles surrounding the emergence of the band.
Well-written and easy to follow, but sometimes dragged on a little too much at some points. All in all a definite recommended read for anyone interested in this band.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was good and interesting because I love the 1975. Though it felt quite futile at time. Like there was quite a bit on Matty and his connections with Taylor Swift ('siren' - don't like the use of that word when describing her) and that felt pointless. Like I didn't really care if he was connected with Taylor Swift or not.

[Kirsty · Rating 3 out of 5]

A 2016 quote used in this book predicts The 1975 headlining Reeds festival within three years - in 2019, they did just that. The 1975 have arguably had the biggest year of their careers with the release of A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships; I'd love if Nolan wrote a sequel to this book.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was given as a gift, as The 1975 is a favorite band of mine.