Ian Winwood is a music journalist whose work has appeared in the Telegraph, the Guardian, Kerrang!, Rolling Stone, Mojo, NME, Q and the BBC. His most recent book, Smash!, was published in 2019.
"""This is an important book."" -- SIMON NEIL (Biffy Clyro) ""Finally, a book about the music industry, now and in the past, that tells the truth. Anyone with any interest in the real stories behind the music they love should devour this; but they should brace themselves for some difficult stories."" -- FRANK TURNER ""This is the ugly truth. And It's an essential read."" -- Classic Rock ""I urge absolutely everyone in bands, the music industry and otherwise to read Bodies by Ian Winwood immediately. A sensitive, raw and fascinating look at substance abuse and mental health within the music industry. It felt like a cosmic signal reading it now."" -- YARD ACT ""Highly recommended!"" -- Louder Than War ""The best and most important books are those that demand to be written. This electrifying, thought-provoking read certainly falls into that category. File under 'essential'."" -- Kerrang ""The book has opened up a much-needed debate about the nature of the music industry as an insatiable meat grinder for creative souls with an instinct for self-destruction...Required reading, because living fast and dying young has become distinctly over-rated."" -- NME"