Idiosyncratic. Iconoclastic. Acerbic. Hilarious. The influence of Tom Hibbert’s music writing across print, radio, TV and podcasts is incomparable. From his genre-defining work at Smash Hits to his ‘Who the Hell… ?’ profiles for Q magazine and beyond, this book brings together many of Hibbert’s funniest writings. Following his premature death in 2011 at the age of fifty-nine, Hibbert left behind a legacy in music journalism that is unrivalled over the past forty years. Phew, Eh Readers? showcases some of Hibbert’s greatest pieces, presenting them chronologically and thematically, and highlighting his marvellously eccentric perspective on life and popular culture. Many leading writers and journalists attest to Hibbert’s genius. This compendium supplements his writing with new reflections on Tom from some of his peers, colleagues and admirers, including Mark Ellen, Bob Stanley, Tom Doyle, Chris Heath, Sylvia Patterson, along with his widow Allyce. Phew, Eh Readers? is a must-read homage to one of the most influential writers of our time, a man who left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape.
