
The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds
The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds is a 2003 book by John Higgs, detailing the history of the British electronic music group The KLF. The book explores the band's unique approach to music, art, and performance, as well as their controversial stunts, including the burning of a million pounds in cash in 1994.
Higgs' book provides a comprehensive account of The KLF's career, from their early days as a hip hop group to their rise to fame in the 1990s as one of the most innovative and influential electronic music acts of all time. He explores the band's complex relationship with the music industry, their use of sampling and appropriation, and their interest in chaos magic and other occult practices.
The book also delves into The KLF's notorious live performances, including their infamous "Stadium House" tour of 1991, which featured a giant inflatable pig, a mock football match, and a wall of flame. Higgs also discusses the band's decision to delete their entire back catalog in 1992 and their subsequent retirement from the music industry.
The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most enigmatic and influential bands in British music history. Higgs' book is a must-read for fans of The KLF and anyone interested in the history of electronic music.
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