Dedicated to the greatness of black music, black culture and the black race who have given so much to inspire us.

PAUL WELLER

Dedicated to all the Woking Suedeheads, whose style and attitude filled my mind with a million possibilities.

PAOLO HEWITT

There are so many people to thank for their part in this book’s birth, but I particularly want to single out Val Wilmer and Kevin Johansen, whose generosity and help have been invaluable. I also want to thank Debbie Hicks for transcribing the tapes with her usual professionalism and brilliance. Many thanks.

P.H.