Kieron Tyler - Smashing It Up: A Decade of Chaos With The Damned

"Smashing It Up: A Decade of Chaos with The Damned" by Kieron Tyler is an engaging and unfiltered account of one of the most iconic punk bands in music history, The Damned.

The book takes readers behind the scenes of the band's tumultuous journey through the 1970s and 1980s, offering a close-up look at the chaos, creativity, and conflict that defined their career. Tyler dives into the personalities, struggles, and artistic breakthroughs of the band members, particularly their lead singer Dave Vanian and guitarist Captain Sensible. Smashing It Up provides a detailed narrative of The Damned’s rise to fame, their influence on the punk scene, and their legacy within the larger context of British rock. A must-read for punk rock enthusiasts and fans of The Damned alike.