Robert Forster – Grant & I (Book)

Grant & I is the story of the friendship and collaboration of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster, who gave the world The Go-Betweens, one of Australia’s best and most influential bands. It was named Book of the Year 2017 by Mojo and Uncut magazines.

The Go-Betweens, one of Australias most talented and influential bands, very nearly wasnt. Grant McLennan didnt want to be in a group, and couldnt even play an instrument. That didnt stop the singer-songwriter duo of Forster/McLennan becoming one of the most acclaimed partnerships in Australian music history.

Just as The Go-Betweens always defied categorisation, Grant & I is like no other rock memoir. At its heart is a privileged insight into a prolific artistic collaboration that lasted three decades, and an extraordinary friendship that rode out the bands break-up to remain strong until Grants premature death in 2006.

The story of The Go-Betweens is also the story of the times, and Grant & I is a wonderfully perceptive look at the music industry and a brilliantly fresh take on the sounds of the era.
As distinctive a writer of prose as he is of songs, Robert Forster is wise and witty, intimate and frank, astute and knowledgeable. There could be no better tribute than Grant & I to this partnership and band who remain loved and revered.

The Go-Betweens were fascinating for teaming two very different singer-songwriters the sweetly melodic Grant McLennan and ragged rock poet Robert Forster. Roberts account of their journey is as compelling as it is sprightly.The Weekly Review