Graeme Thomson

Graeme Thomson is a British music journalist and author who has written acclaimed biographies of some of the most important figures in popular music. Under the Ivy is his definitive biography of Kate Bush, the pioneering British singer, songwriter and producer whose visionary music has influenced generations of artists. Thomson draws on extensive research and interviews to create a comprehensive portrait of one of the most enigmatic and creative figures in the history of popular music, tracing Bush's journey from teenage prodigy to reclusive genius to her triumphant return to live performance in 2014. The biography has been praised for its thoroughness, its insight and its respectful treatment of a famously private artist. Thomson has also written biographies of George Harrison, Elvis Costello and other musicians. His audiobooks and books offer music fans deeply researched and beautifully written accounts of the artists who have shaped modern music.