Sick On You
The Disastrous Story of The Hollywood Brats
(Author) Andrew Matheson"MOJO MAGAZINE'S BOOK OF THE YEAR The Hollywood Brats are the greatest band you've never heard of. Recording one near-perfect punk album in 1974, they were tragically ahead of their time. With only a guitar, a tatty copy of the Melody Maker and his template for the perfect band, Andrew Matheson set out, in 1971, to make musical history. His band, The Hollywood Brats, were pre-punk prophets - uncompromising, ultra-thin, wild, untameable and outrageous. But thrown into the crazy world of the 1970s London music scene, the Brats ultimately fell foul of the crooks and heavies that ran it and an industry that just wasn't ready for them. Directly inspiring the London SS, the Clash, Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, The Hollywood Brats imploded too soon to share the glory. Punk's answer to Withnail and I, Sick On You is a startling, funny and brilliantly entertaining period memoir about never quite achieving success, despite flying so close to greatness."
Andrew Matheson
Andrew Matheson is best known for his groundbreaking novel "The Outsider," which explores themes of isolation and existentialism. His minimalist prose and stark imagery captivate readers, drawing them into a world of introspection and self-discovery. Matheson's contributions to literature include challenging traditional narrative structures and pushing boundaries of literary expression.