Joe Longthorne is one of the UK's leading live entertainers, and an icon of his era.  In the golden days of Joe's career, he was one of television's highest paid performers, attracting audiences of over 12 million courtesy of his amazing voice and impressions of singers such as Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Frank Sinatra. He has countless gold and platinum albums to his name, has appeared on the Royal Variety Show and sells out iconic venues the world over, including the Palladium, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House and Drury Lane Chicago.  However, tragedy and trauma have haunted the Hull-born singer and he tells his life story in his own words in this wonderful book. From his childhood in the travelling community and singing on the streets for money to the colourful rock and roll lifestyle of sex, drugs, bankruptcy, court appearances and the bizarre, hilarious stories which worldwide touring produces. But Joe's toughest times have been found in his repeated battles with cancer, having fought off the illness multiple times over the last three decades, most recently in the summer of 2014 when Joe beat throat cancer - and began singing again hours after his life-saving operation!This is the true story of one of Britain's most iconic entertainers, a man who has never flinched from doing what he was born for - performing. In a book which for critics and fans have been united in praise, Joe Longthorne lays bare his incredible life in this, his official autobiography.

Joe Longthorne - Sugar in the Morning: The Autobiography

Longthorne, Joe

Humor & Entertainment

John Blake

Following from the success of Joe Longthorne's best-selling autobiography, comes this new updated paperback edition. Updated to include Joe's view on the latest tour and his upcoming Vegas adventure - the next chapter in Joe's incredible life story. At last, the book all Joe Longthorne fans have been waiting for - his life story, in his own words, in a fully illustrated, high quality hardback book. The ups and downs, the triumphs and tragedies, Joe doesn't hold anything back. From his childhood in the travelling community and singing on the streets for money, to early successes in talent competitions followed by national success and a TV series that attracted over 12 million viewers. His rock 'n' roll lifestyle was dramatically curtailed when he was struck down with leukaemia. But he's a fighter and his voice - and his true fans - have never deserted him.

Joe Longthorne: The Official Autobiography. Joe Longthorne with Chris Berry

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Great Northern

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