Rave on: The Biography of Buddy Holly - Philip Norman

Norman, Philip: - Philip Norman grew up on Ryde Pier, Isle of Wight. His bizarre childhood as the son of an unsuccessful seaside showman inspired his memoir Babycham Night . Norman went on to win the Young Writer of the Year Award contest sponsored by The Sunday Times (London), where he became a star interviewer, profiling celebrities ranging from Stevie Wonder to Libyan President Moammar Gaddafi. Norman's early career as a rock critic led to his first biography, Shout! , which received critical acclaim and sold more than a million copies. He is the author of numerous highly praised works, including John Lennon: The Life ; Paul McCartney: The Life ; Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton ; and Wild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi Hendrix.