You Can Drum but You Can't Hide - Softcover

Wolstencroft's book gives us a whole new perspective about Manchester's music scene. A cracking read. --Louder Than War

This punchy and addictive memoir proves as endearing and self-effacing as Wolstencroft himself. --The Quietus

Essential --Vive le Rock!

Hands you an all-access areas pass to the back alleys and living rooms of the musical mavericks synonymous with the city of Manchester. As rival camps retreat to their own grudges, Wolstencroft is the humble bee who crosses borders and pollinates. With humor and candor, "Funky" Si's memoir recounts a life of drumming, parties, drugs, friendship, and a love of making music. Simon Wolstencroft is a musician from Manchester, England, best known for playing drums with The Fall between 1986 and 1997. Wolstencroft was original drummer in The Smiths and a member of The Patrol, an early incarnation of The Stone Roses. After leaving The Fall, he went on to reunite with Stone Roses singer Ian Brown, performing and co-writing on his Golden Greats album.