Not being a "fan" of Billy Bragg's music I took a chance and bought this book when it was published. I must admit that he or whoever did the research did a pretty good job. I enjoyed it very much. I did however note a couple of incorrect identities in photographs. On page 168 the photograph taken at the Round House in Wardour Street the person playing the 12 string guitar labelled as Cyril Smith of all people is Actually Cyril Davies who deserves much more recognition for being a founder of the Rhythm and Blues - mainly blues movement in the UK. Sadly he died too young to reap much reward for his efforts. Sitting far left and unidentified is Jazz,Folk and Blues record shop owner Doug Dobell. The specialist shop in the West End. Jimmy Asman's shop was close second and of course Collet's. On page 248 clarinettist Bruce Turner is incorrectly identified as Sandy Brown. Page 251 also identifies the clarinettist as Sandy Brown.
If you weren't around at the time this book captures things pretty well.