Luke Haines of The Auteurs announces his first book in over a decade

In his forthcoming book, Freaks Out!, Luke Haines tells the story of pivotal freaks such as Johnnie Ray, Gene Vincent, Hank Marvin, Syd Barrett, The Incredible String Band and Big Youth through the prism of rock ’n’ roll, as well as through wider culture – the Cathars, the Ranters, the Hells Angels and the Yippies.

Pete Selby, Publishing Director for Nine Eight Books who acquired the book directly from Haines said: “Whilst the reductivism of the labels might stick in his craw, Luke is one of our greatest pop culture writers, theorists and provocateurs. A defiantly solipsistic, sacred cow skewering agitator, you may not always agree with what he says, but he says it in such an eloquent and entertaining fashion it’s impossible not to grit your teeth and applaud. Freaks Out! – part memoir, part manifesto – is the most righteous alternate history of rock ’n’ roll that you will read in 2024.”

Listen up Motherfuckas! I have a new book out in March. 'FREAKS OUT'. Read it, rise up, and stay for the freak! https://t.co/uUDcr46xES

— Luke Haines Rock N Roll (@LukeHaines_News) January 5, 2024