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Midge Ure... in a Picture Frame... Midge Ure

Midge Ure... in a Picture Frame... By Midge Ure

Midge Ure... in a Picture Frame... by Midge Ure


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This book is a stunning collection of photographs taken by Midge on his travels between 1980 and 1985. Travelling with a Canon A-1 camera, he documented his work in the recording studio, on tour with Ultravox, behind the scenes whilst directing promotional videos and holidays in far-flung places and road trips.

Midge Ure... in a Picture Frame... Summary

Midge Ure... in a Picture Frame... by Midge Ure

Midge Ure is one of the most successful musicians of his generation, selling more than 20 million albums over the last five decades. During the 1970s he played in various rock and pop bands around Scotland before moving to London to join ex-Sex Pistol Glen Matlock's Rich Kids, later playing guitar for Thin Lizzy, forming Visage and joining Ultravox. In the 1980s he had phenomenal worldwide success with Ultravox and as a solo artist. He also co-wrote one of the best-selling singles of all time, Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas'. He co-founded the Band Aid charity and is still involved with it today. This book is a stunning collection of photographs taken by Midge on his travels between 1980 and 1985. Travelling with a Canon A-1 camera, he documented his work in the recording studio, on tour with Ultravox, behind the scenes whilst directing promotional videos (for Ultravox and other artists such as Phil Lynott, Fun Boy Three, Bananarama) and holidays in far-flung places and road trips. This is a fascinating travelogue of a working musician. All photographs have been carefully scanned and retouched from the original negative to show the images in their glorious best, and every element of this book has been produced to the highest specification. Midge is still active today writing and recording music, touring around the world as well as presenting TV and Radio programs.

About Midge Ure

Midge Ure was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His vocation to be a musician was discovered in the 1960s to becoming one of the most successful musicians of his generation and selling more than 20 million albums. From playing in various rock and pop bands in Scotland he went onto join punk band Rich Kids in 1978, played guitar for Thin Lizzy and joined Ultravox and Visage by the end of the '70s. During the 80's he had phenomenal success with Ultravox, co-founder and writer of the 12 million-selling 'Do They Know It's Christmas' and the Band Aid charity.

Additional information

GOR012352526
9781838345525
1838345523
Midge Ure... in a Picture Frame... by Midge Ure
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Chrysalis Records
2021-11-18
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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