This looks like a good read. The book is called Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music. The publication, co-written by Naas man Wayne Byrne and American musician Amanda Kramer (keyboardist of The Psychedelic Furs), charts ten notable female musicians who have toured with some acclaimed artists. Among them are Sara Lee (Gang of Four, The B-52's), Gail Ann Dorsey (David Bowie, Tears for Fears), Joy Askew (Peter Gabriel, Joe Jackson), Caroline Dale (David Gilmour, U2, Sinead O'Connor), and Sue Hadjopolous (Joe Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Simple Minds).
As Byrne's sixth book, it follows five acclaimed books on film history, while Kramer is debuting as a literary author. During the mid-80s, Kramer began her illustrious career as a member of electronic group Information Society, before joining the hugely popular rock band 10,000 Maniacs. She toured and recorded with acts such as World Party, Siouxsie Sioux, Lloyd Cole, Eurythmics, and The Golden Palominos.
“We both loved the idea of celebrating some interesting musicians and examining the cultural, educational, and sociopolitical milieus that they came out of. So, we decided to put it on the page," said Byrne.
The two authors recently inked a publishing contract for a book on film soundtracks, a subject they are passionate about.
Source: https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/naas/1424208/kildare-naas-man-and-american-musician-join-forces-to-write-a-book.html?fbclid=IwAR2juWUrI2YpaUwSDRR9pvKQjn8k1ayJG6jRv4DXrJw39SS_nGzqowKJk3k
Wayne Byrne and Amanda Kramer's Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music is scheduled for release on March 1, 2024.
