The Light Pours Out of Me: The Authorized Biography of John McGeoch

John McGeoch was truly the unsung hero of the post-punk era. Forging a path with some of Britain's most significant bands and revered artists — including Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Armoury Show, and Public Image Ltd. — John left an undeniable and indelible mark on music.

The Light Pours Out of Me examines John's life and his lasting legacy, drawing on original interviews with an impressive array of figures such as Siouxsie Sioux, Howard Devoto, Johnny Marr, Billy Idol, John Frusciante, Keith Levene, Jonny Greenwood, Nick Launay, Ed O'Brien, and Peter 'Hooky' Hook, among many others.

Illustrated with previously unseen photographs, this poignant biography, officially authorised by the family, celebrates the remarkable guitarist who played a crucial role in providing the soundtrack for a generation.

"Absorbing account of late post-punk guitarist. This is a labour of love, befitting a much-loved man." Classic Rock

"Draws from a frankly miraculous array of interviews with friends, family, roadies, managers, bandmates and collaborators" The Wire

"John McGeoch is one of the great sonic architects of the post-punk era. Just when everyone thought everything had been done with the guitar, he reshaped and remoulded it and invented whole new sounds like Jimi Hendrix had done in the sixties. Whilst Hendrix was rightly venerated, John McGeoch was only known by those that know, so this book that details his life and journey is a key step in finally celebrating his brilliance and putting the spotlight back on his short but creative powerhouse life." John Robb, author of The Art of Darkness