As well as writing for various music publications, Deke has written two books about his rock'n'roll career.
Rhinos Winos and Lunatics covers the era of the Man band from the late sixties to the mid seventies.
Maybe I Should've Stayed in Bed is the story of Deke's pre-Man era, focusing on the embryonic South Wales scene through to the notorious German club residencies.
You can find much more details about these books (and even buy them) at Northdown Publishing, the highly respected independent publisher.
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A selection of press comments on Deke's books...
Deke Leonard is a cracking storyteller... Buy it now or never call yourself a true lover of rock'n'roll again.
- GUITAR Magazine
A genuinely hilarious feast. Forget Spinal Tap. This is the real deal.
- CLASSIC ROCK
A real gem... be prepared to laugh out loud.
- RECORD BUYER
Leonard writes up a storm. You will find this irresistable
- MOJO
Deke has a real talent for writing... a truly great read.
- GUITARIST
The quintessential rock'n'roll memoirs that'll have you laughing out loud. Go now and demand your copy.
- TIME OUT (London)
This is the story of Welsh rock'n'roll in its trail-blazing years... as rich a slice of rock'n'roll life as you'll find on the bookshelves... Leonard's style is relaxed, eloquent and very funny - huge on atmosphere, characterisation and dialogue. What Spike Milligan did for the army in his series of autobiographies, Deke Leonard is doing for rock'n'roll.
- WESTERN MAIL
The man writes like an angel. If there are funnier or truer rock'n'roll memoirs than these, I haven't read them. These books are a continuous joy - funny, insightful and just fascinating.
- MAKING MUSIC
I couldn't put it down. What a brilliant book. What a wonderful storyteller. Deke Leonard, what a guy!
- PETE FRAME
(creator of BBC1's 'Rock Family Trees')
A frisky autobiography told with cynical, self-effacing wit and lashings of slapstick…makes you want to string up, jump in a van and
head for the open road.
- UNCUT
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