Described as the Irish John Peel, Dave Fanning has been a major player in the Irish and global music scene for over 30 years. In this compelling memoir, starting around the incarnation of 2FM, Ireland's equivalent of Radio 1, Dave Fanning will give the behind-the-scenes story of all the international musicians he has met, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Who and many, many more. Renowned for supporting young, new Irish talent, Dave Fanning will detail the unique story of his role in the launch of U2 and his ongoing friendship with the band, delving into their humble beginnings and rise to fame. Including never-before-seen photographs and images from Dave's huge personal collection, this is an absolute must-have for any music fan and will be a significant contribution to the history of music Dave Fanning is an Irish television and radio personality. He currently hosts The Last Broadcast on RTE Two television and The Dave Fanning Show on RTE Radio 1 Very well connected throughout the music industry Has won the Irish music industry's top award - The Meteor Award.