Bruce Dessau | The Arts Desk

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Bruce Dessau

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Bruce specialises in music, TV and comedy. He writes for The London Evening Standard and is the author of biographies of numerous major figures, including George Michael and Rowan Atkinson. His latest book is Beyond A Joke: Inside The Dark World of Stand-Up Comedy (Random House). He is also the editor of comedy website beyondthejoke.co.uk

Articles By Bruce Dessau

CD: Johnny Marr – The Messenger Saturday, 23 February 2013 Read more...	Rolf Harris, Royal Festival Hall Saturday, 09 February 2013 Read more...
A Liar's Autobiography Monday, 04 February 2013 Read more...	CD: Eels – Wonderful, Glorious Sunday, 03 February 2013 Read more...
Aimee Mann, Royal Festival Hall Tuesday, 29 January 2013 Read more...	CD: Biffy Clyro – Opposites Saturday, 26 January 2013 Read more...
CD of the Year: Dexys – One Day I'm Going to Soar Sunday, 30 December 2012 Read more...	Glasvegas, Garage Sunday, 02 December 2012 Read more...
Adam Ant, Shepherds Bush Empire Saturday, 01 December 2012 Read more...	CD: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra – The Golden Age of Song Monday, 26 November 2012 Read more...
CD: Mogwai – A Wrenched Virile Lore Sunday, 18 November 2012 Read more...	Alt-J, Electric Ballroom Tuesday, 06 November 2012 Read more...
CD: Madness – Oui, Oui, Si, Si, Ja, Ja, Da, Da Thursday, 25 October 2012 Read more...	Hello Quo Monday, 22 October 2012 Read more...
Ian Hunter, Shepherds Bush Empire Saturday, 20 October 2012 Read more...	CD: Little Machine – Madam Life Monday, 15 October 2012 Read more...

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