Radio Gonzo

This year one of my two favourite new books (the other being Morrissey's autobiography) has been John Higgs' extraordinary biography of Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty. I am not alone. The Guardian, for example, wrote: Fascinating and well written insight into one of the most extraordinary bands of the past 25 years. As much as you may love their music, or hate their anarchic anti-art antics (like burning a cool million quid), you cannot fail to be impressed by their philosophy, risk taking and sheer bravery/cheek in taking on the establishments that affect their lives. You'll also never think about the No.23 in the same way again! A highly recommended read whether you are a fan or not. To me, a man who has juggled his two parallel careers as Fortean and rock and roll art terrorist for the last thirty odd (some of them very odd) years, this book makes perfect sense. It probably asks more questions than it answers, but it proposes a Gloriously Surrealchemical (watch out for GS and 23) thesis which actually g