A thorough collection of stories and memories from a time when British metal ruled the world
James Gill, Metal Hammer #161, January 2007 6/10

John Tucker lends his admirable expertise to the subject of obscure, forgotten and otherwise underrated bands… The author clearly has so much passion and interest for the movement…that it’s hard to keep count of all the bands he name checks
Neil Daniels, Record Collector #330, December 2006 4/5

In his easy-to-read and knowledgeable way John has concentrated mostly on bands that were important to his own perception of what the NWOBHM was all about… ‘Suzie Smiled…’ is essential reading.
Phil Ascroft, Fireworks #25, November/December 2006

 

Biff Byford’s excellent and well-produced autobiography is much like Saxon’s music: unpretentious, hard-edged and compelling. The reason it works so well is that Biff’s persona, indeed, his tone of voice, comes through so strongly that the book has the aura of a chat with the singer over a pint (or, as it’s Biff, a cup of tea). His story is told with passion, warmth and self-deprecating humour throughout. Essential headbanging history.
William Pinfold, Record Collector #339, August 2007, 4/5

A great read, and a must for all Saxon fans.
Phil Ashcroft, Fireworks #29, Sept/Oct 2007

It’s passionately written, entertaining and very readable. Evidently Tucker’s expertise on the NWOBHM gives the book more substance and Tucker probably helped Byford recall old tour dates and album reviews. Rock fans young and old will find this book hard to put down…
Neil Daniels, hardrockhouse.com August 2007