High Times and Headlines  is the best-selling first-ever biography of the Stereophonics

This is the first comprehensive and unauthorised biography of the most popular UK three-piece since the Jam. High Times And Headlines follows their rocket rise to fame, analysing their musical achievements in detail while exploring the ‘neighbourhood gang’ mentality that keeps their feet firmly on the ground. It details the breaks that brought them their recording contract, their healthily cynical attitude to the music business in general and their stunning live performances.

Since signing to Richard Branson’s V2 record label, Stereophonics - Kelly Jones, Richard Jones and Stuart Cable - have sold millions of records, picked up hatfuls of awards and sold out some of the biggest venues in the world, including Cardiff’s cavernous Millenium Stadium.

Their 1997 debut album, Word Gets Around, detailed the sad, sordid and sympathetic tales of small-town life, in the process bringing them both acclaim and the ‘Best Newcomer’ award at the following year’s Brits. Kelly Jones’ lyrics have brought back literacy and a rarely-found depth to rock.

1999’s Performance And Cocktails saw Stereophonics-mania explode. Kelly’s wider world view, expanded by his travels with the band, produced stunning singles such as ‘The Bartender And The Thief’ and ‘Just Looking’, powerfully extending their influence to a Top 10 audience through a multitude of hit singles and sold-out tours.

The book is now updated to include full coverage of the band’s continued globe-trotting success and rise to world fame. 2001’s brilliantly accomplished third album, Just Enough Education To Perform, confirmed Stereophonics’ status as Britain’s biggest band, silencing the doubters and achieving a level of commercial success that most acts could only dream of.

Stereophonics have been crowned ‘the biggest band in Britain’ by Melody Maker.

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