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Fast Forward

Confessions of a Post-Punk Percussionist: Volume II

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Fast Forward

By: Stephen Morris
Narrated by: Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Morris
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 This audiobook includes music from New Order and original tracks from Stephen Morris, and an exclusive interview with Gillian Gilbert

Iconic drummer Stephen Morris presses play once more to the tune of the long-awaited second volume of memoirs . . .

Poised on the brink of success, the dizzying heights of the unknown lying ahead, Ian Curtis had taken his own life. Grieving yet determined, Stephen Morris emerged from the wreckage of Joy Division to the dawn of something new: a new band, a new tour, a new beginning. Under the name New Order, Morris and his bandmates set their sights on America, only to encounter new disasters. Yet, in true northern spirit, not even this sudden tragedy could dissuade them from following their haphazard path to greatness.

Following the highs and lows of New Order, Fast Forward tracks the changing rhythm of Morris's life and the music that shaped it. From 'music differences' to the ever-growing Joy Division legacy, music is the constant beat through the verses of Fast Forward as Morris's personal and professional life grew increasingly intertwined. This came to a head when his girlfriend was invited to join the band. Tentatively stepping into their testosterone-filled world, Gillian was the right person at the right time for New Order. And for Morris. What began as just a trial period in the band spun into a whirlwind of new projects and experiences, including The Other Two - a project born during one of New Order's (many) hiatuses.

Blending entertaining anecdote with profound reflection, Fast Forward strips back a lifetime of fame and fortune to tell, with raw honesty, how New Order threatened to implode time after time. And yet, despite everything, the legacy of their music continued to hold them together.©2021 Stephen Morris Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny Witty Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

Once again Morris's loquacious, daft wit makes this old yarn feel freshly alive . . . Fans will love the detail . . . Honest accounts of his dad's death and his daughter Tilly's illness are also rendered beautifully, reminding us of the ordinary worlds behind pop, and how precious they are (Jude Rogers)
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amazing listen, what a lovely bloke. Without a doubt it was Stephen and Hooky that made new order what it was

bloody brilliant

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As a lifelong New Order fan, I absolutely loved every minute of this. It's a frank, detailed account of the band's trials and tribulations from the demise of Joy Division to the present day. It's very well written, with a heady mix of pathos, humour and tragedy and Stephen's narration is endearingly perfect. I really couldn't imagine anyone else narrating it. Wonderful.

A must for New Order fans

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A great story by someone who was really there. Lots of fun. If you're a New Order fab, it is mandatory reading.

Great story

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After listening to Steven Morris’ debut I was looking forward to this with no doubt that I would not be disappointed. This is a great story, read well by a great story teller. Throughout the book you really get the feeling that he’s reading it directly to you for the fist time. Never a dull moment. Hope there’s room for one more.

Honest, heartfelt and very funny

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Stephen is a fantastic drummer / composer and an equally fantastic writer / storyteller. Inspiring!

The most under-rated member of New Order.

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