Andy Miller

Nick Lowe is that rare phenomenon — the veteran rock star who improves with age

Cruel to be Kind, Will Birch’s scrupulously fair biography, doubles as a guide to how to grow old, stay creative and keep your friends

issue 26 October 2019
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  • Cruel to be Kind: The Life and Music of Nick Lowe

    Will Birch

    Constable, pp. 416, £20

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