Considering Arthur Lee's deep impact on modern music -- he fronted one of the first multiracial rock bands, recorded with Jimi Hendrix, was a prime influence on the Doors, had lyrics lifted by the Rolling Stones, and inspired stellar fans ranging from Robert Plant and Eric Clapton to Syd Barrett, the Bangles, Alice Cooper, the Damned, the New Christs and Mazzy Star -- it's frustrating that there hasn't been an in-depth, authoritative account of the life of the late leader of Love. Journeyman journalist Barney Hoskyns'... More >>>