Finally coming in August 2025 – 530 pages packed with information about the ’70s French Underground music scene.

It’s at least 6-8 months until I publish, but I’ve just had a few sample books printed with about 2/3 of the final content. And even at my age I’m pretty damned excited. So I just had to share this!

Well I’m finally getting there… I’ve just completed a first draft of 2/3 of my book – 300 pages. I’ll be sending this out to people who might be able to provide me with a cover endorsement (if they actually like it…)

So what’s completed?

There’s the Introduction, a foreword by Jean-Jacques Birgé, and a history of the French Underground music scene up to 1970.

Then the stories of: Red Noise, Barricade, Maajun, Komintern, Fille Qui Mousse, Bananamoon, Ame Son, Cheval Fou, Nyl, Clearlight, Delired Cameleon Family, Moving Gelatine Plates, and Jac Berrocal.

Finally a Discography, Bibliography, and list of Source material.

Still to come: Heldon, Gong, Magma, Etron Fou Leloublan, Lard Free, Camizole, Philippe Besombes, Birgé Gorgé Shiroc, Zao, Crium Delirium, Dagon, and Ilitch…

I’ve just uploaded two sample chapters to the website. The first is about Daevid Allen’s pre-Gong bands (esp Bananamoon). The other explains the significance of May 68 to the scene.

I’d love to read your comments!

I’ve just compiled a list of the French Progressive/Alternative Rock albums released between 1968-1980 that the musicians have made available to stream on Spotify, Bandcamp, or Soundcloud.

Just click on the “Music Streams” tab above and explore some great music!