We Had a… FUZZBOX… And We Used It!!!: The Authorised Biography of Fuzzbox, written by legendary Birmingham author Martin Tracey, tells the story of the all-girl band We’ve Got a Fuzzbox and We’re Gonna Use It!!, the iconic Birmingham girl-power gang like no other.
Comprised of Vix (Vickie Perks), Magz (Maggie Dunne), Jo Dunne, and Tina O’Neill, Fuzzbox’s rise was a whirlwind. Forty years later, they’re still buzzing.
This biography goes far beyond the band’s iconic colourful hair and addictive songs. It’s one of the most detailed and candid books about a band and the place that shaped them — written with rare honesty and exclusive access that feels deeply personal, while remaining rooted in respect and awe.
Tracey captures the bright hues of ‘pink sunshine’ that defined their early success, before tracing its gradual shift into darker shades: the harsh realities of the music industry, misogyny, class struggle, mental health, an eating disorder, the unanswered “what if” of motherhood, and profound loss.
Through the highs and lows, the band reformed in 2010. In 2012, they suffered a devastating loss when Jo Dunne passed away after a battle with cancer.
A vivid, unflinching portrait of resilience, creativity, and survival, this is not just a band biography. We Had a… FUZZBOX… And We Used It!!! is a vital piece of British music history.
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