Kris Needs is a British author and music journalist. He started writing for seminal monthly magazine Zigzag in the 70s, becoming editor for five years while writing for NME and Sounds. He relocated to New York in the 80s, then became a DJ-producer on his UK return in 1990, boosted by his long-time friendship with Alex Paterson. Along with writing for major music magazines, he has written several books, including George Clinton & The Cosmic Odyssey Of The P-Funk Empire and Dream Baby Dream: Suicide - A New York Story, and most recently his acclaimed memoir Just A Shot Away: 1969 Revisited.
"""Brimming with facts and astute observations that place the man and his music within the context of its era."" Record Collector ""I've been an avid fan of Kris Needs' writing for years. His exploration the world of George Clinton and P-Funk is fascinating and done with great sensitivity, depth and humour."" Felice Rosser, musician, actor and writer ""Kris Needs is an excellent chronicler and confidante of Clinton... you're in very safe hands"" Classic Rock ""The book is historical and gives an early background of one of the most influential bands in music history."" Richard Boyce (Parliament)"