A bit of a strange one this, I expected from a renowned Manchester DJ a more up to date/modern take on Manchester life, so I freely admit that I found the approx the first 1/3 of the book boring as hell because I was just wasn't in the mindset for a history lesson. As fascinating as the Peterloo Massacre (and other pre 1930 events) was, it wasn't what I really what I wanted to read about from 'legendary Hacienda DJ' Mr Haslam. However once it got into the music scene history lesson I was all ears, and it was worth the trek to the Cornerhouse for a signed copy, I wont spoil it too much as I can assume that anyone with an interest in Manchester Music History can guess all the artists mentioned in this book, worth a read if you can get past the first few chapters. ( )