Searching for Dexys Midnight Runners (Hardback)

'Hugely readable glimpse into the lives of those who made Dexys' - Mojo

'Tassell's prismatic portrait benefits greatly from the perceptions of the varied cast members unbeholden to anyone. 4 stars' - Classic Pop

'Warm-hearted insider tales ... [Tassell] captures a tale that is as much about Dexys as it is a vital social history. 4 stars' - Record Collector

'Nige Tassell is just the person for this momentous task.' - Danny Baker

'The inside story of one of the greatest bands of them all. I devoured it!' - Gary Crowley

'Terrific idea, wonderfully executed' - Pete Paphides

'A compelling, moving book about a childhood dream of the ultimate gang, who turned out to be quite the opposite.' - The Times

Rashomon meets Sherlock Holmes... this is one of the great musical detective stories. An incredible feat of journalism that's also a powerfully emotional story of human brilliance and creative madness. The story of Dexys is about more than one man and for the first time Nige Tassell unravels the knotty history of a great band.' - David Quantick

'Entertaining roll call of former Midnight Runners. 8/10' - Classic Rock

'A tremendous job. So much warmth and understanding, not just for the music but for the people who make it. Extremely poignant' - Giles Smith

'I can't recommend this book highly enough' - Louder than War

'A fantastic book.' - Mark Ellen

'There's much love in these survivors' tales. 8/10' - Uncut

'Hugely readable ... All musical life is here ... funny, sometimes sad and lovingly humane.' - Herald

'Thoroughly enjoyed this ... An excellent oral history.' - Tony Clayton-Lea, Irish Independent

'Skilfully written, engaging and sensitive' - Helen O’Hara

Nige Tassell's very personal account of his attempts to track down the multitudinous members of Kevin Rowland's ever-changing gang hits the sweet spot between gritty detail and heartfelt fandom - Mark Kermode