Dexys' Kevin Rowland - A Life Story

One of the great mavericks of British music, Kevin Rowland, recounts his formative years and reveals a deeply personal account of his life. From trying to be 'good' at church and to make his mum proud, to thieving and fighting on the outside,  from his early discovery of his love for music as a school boy, to his earliest gigs in his brother's band, Kevin reveals the roots of his musical journey, and the lessons they imparted to him through the years. With an unwavering passion for music and a highly tuned sense of fashion, Kevin rocketed down a path that led to his huge chart successes with Dexys Midnight Runners in the 1980s. Bringing us back to these years, he also reveals the burden of fame, the inner turmoil of stardom, and the propelling power of his musical vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices