Book description
The Walker Brothers - John, Scott and Gary - were one of the
biggest pop groups of the 1960s. Gifted with stunning voices and
drop-dead-gorgeous looks, their appeal was irresistible. Massive hits
such as 'Make It Easy On Yourself' and 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine
Anymore' have become evergreen classics. At a time when the UK ruled
the musical world, the Walker Brothers were one of the few American
acts to matter. Yet within three years, the group had imploded and its
members embarked on solo careers. In the 1970s they got back together
again before lapsing into long years of silence - and then finally all
three enjoyed a recent brilliant resurgence in their careers. For the
first time, John and Gary Walker have broken their silence to reveal
the truth about the group, and what led to the famous split and they
lay bare the details of their private lives, including encounters with
the other stars they met along the way, such as Walt Disney, Humphrey
Bogart, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. They tell
what it was like to live in the glare of publicity and under siege by
fans, and what the enigmatic Scott Walker was really like. Forget all
you have read or heard about The Walker Brothers - this is the truth
at last!
John Maus was the founder member of The Walker Brothers and
still tours today. He has a record label, publishing company and
operates a recording studio. He lives in California with his wife
Cynthia and between them they have three children and three grandchildren.
Gary Leeds was born in Glendale, California on 9 March 1942. His
only youthful ambition was to be a pilot and fly. His other passion
was playing the drums, which led to fame with The Walker Brothers. He
has been married for thirty years to Barbara, has a son Michael, and
lives in England.