Ray Coleman
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| Ray Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 15, 1937 |
| Died | September 10, 1996 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Author Editor in chief, Melody Maker Biographer Journalism |
Ray Coleman (15 June 1937 – 10 September 1996) was a British author and former Editor-in-chief of Melody Maker known for biographies of The Beatles. Besides Melody Maker, Coleman was a participant with music magazines including Disc, Black Music, and Musicians Only, and a contributor to magazines such as Billboard. An author or co-author of ten books, Coleman was near the completion of a Phil Collins biography at the time of his death. The book was completed and published in 1997.
He was the first journalist to be awarded a Gold Badge of Merit by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors for services to British music.
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[edit] Coleman as biographer
Coleman wrote or co-wrote the biographies of at least a dozen famous musicians. They include the following.
- Lennon, The Definitive Biography
- McCartney, Yesterday and Today
- The Carpenters: The Untold Story
- Clapton, The Authorised Biography of Eric Clapton
- Frank Sinatra, A Celebration
- Stone Alone , The Definitive Story of the Rolling Stones (co-written with Bill Wyman)
- Brian Epstein, The Man Who Made The Beatles
- Rod Stewart, The Biography
- Gary Numan, The Authorised Biography
- I'll Never Walk Alone (co-written with Gerry Marsden)
- Phil Collins, The Definitive Biography
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[edit] Notes
- SouthCoastToday.com, an edition of The Standard Times, September 26, 1996. [1]
- Muze, Encyclopedia of Popular Music, July 1, 2005. [2]
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