"4st 7lb" (pronounced 'four stone, seven pounds') is a song by Manic Street Preachers from their third album The Holy Bible. An ode to the eating disorder Anorexia nervosa, the song has gained a degree of notoriety since much of its lyrical material is partly autobiographical, based on Edwards' own documented problems with eating, which had escalated by the time of writing. Its uncompromisingly dark tone has led to the song often being singled out as representative of The Holy Bible as a whole, whilst it has been recognised as offering a key insight into the… read more
"4st 7lb" (pronounced 'four stone, seven pounds') is a song by Manic Street Preachers from their third album The Holy Bible. An o… read more
"4st 7lb" (pronounced 'four stone, seven pounds') is a song by Manic Street Preachers from their third album The Holy Bible. An ode to the eating disorder Anorexia ne… read more
Manic Street Preachers is an alternative rock band from Blackwood, Wales, formed in 1986. Often referred to as "the Manics", they are James Dean Bradfield (vocals, guitars), Nicky Wire (bass, occasional vocals) and Sean Moore (drums, backing vocals, occasional trumpet). The band were originally a quartet: lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards mysteriously vanished on 1 February 1995. He was declared presumed deceased in November 2008. The Manics released their debut album Generation Terrorists in 1992. Their combination of androgynous glam punk imagery, outspoken in… read more
Manic Street Preachers is an alternative rock band from Blackwood, Wales, formed in 1986. Often referred to as "the Manics", they are James Dean Bradfield (vocals, guitars), Nicky…read more
Manic Street Preachers is an alternative rock band from Blackwood, Wales, formed in 1986. Often referred to as "the Manics", they are James Dean Bradfield (vocals, guitars), Nicky Wire (bass, occasional vocals) and Sean Moore…read more