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John Jobling

Biography

John Jobling

John Jobling is a British film and music journalist. He is the former music editor of the UK lifestyle website Mansized and has also contributed to DotMusicTotal Film and Playstation Sports, among others. Over the years, he has interviewed such personalities as Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson and Karen O.

John Jobling

Books by John Jobling

by John Jobling - Biography, Music, Nonfiction, Popular Culture

This long-overdue unauthorized biography of the internationally renowned band presents an intimate record of their 35-year career. John Jobling takes readers beyond the myth in this unauthorized biography to present the first comprehensive account of the illustrious Irish rockers in 25 years. Drawing on extensive interviews with insiders including record label scouts, studio presidents, politicians, music critics, and childhood friends, Jobling investigates the band’s most personal relationships and controversial business practices, delivering a vivid portrait that traces the rock phenomenon from its conception to post-punk champions to political crusaders.