Mister Good Times is the enthralling story of a black kid growing up in a (largely white) working class world; of vivid, often violent experiences on the football terraces; of the emerging club scene growing out of a melting pot of styles; of how Jay, with his contemporaries, took the music of Black America, gave it a distinctly London twist, and used the marriage of styles to forge a hugely successful career as a trailblazing DJ and broadcaster, becoming an inspiration to a whole generation of dance music fans, black and white, without ever compromising his integrity.

Mister Good Times is the story of a man who has lived his life on his own terms, helping to define a new British culture.

Headline has signed a “one-of-a-kind” autobiography by Judas Priest hellraiser Rob Halford. Publishing director Sarah Emsley acquired world rights from Dave Daniel at CSA for Confess, to be published in autumn 2020. US rights were acquired simultaneously by Brant Rumble at Hachette Book Group US. Halford fronts one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, shifting 50 million albums over their career. The book promises “a compelling, heartfelt and honest look at the struggles Rob has faced with addiction and his sexuality as well as exploring his music and his many brushes with controversy”. Read more.