Does the lead singer of Deep Purple believe in aliens? What does the lead singer of Status Quo think is the meaning of life? Does the drummer of The Who think there’s a global conspiracy?

These questions and more are tackled by going to the source and asking them. Members of some of the biggest bands past and present reveal their inner thoughts in a funny and entertaining new book, Minds Behind The Music.

Over eighty music stars are quizzed on their opinions about religion, aliens, politics and of course, the issues of climate change. Jeff Wayne, of War Of The Worlds fame, tells the politicians that we need action now! Don McLean believes strongly that aliens have visited Earth and Simon Phillips of Toto says that politics is the biggest waste of money.

And now indie music stars have joined forces with Mungo Jerry, Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free) and others to create a unique fundraising album (for The Born Free Foundation) that has secured world-wide distribution. It is released on November 12 on over 600 digital platforms in 167 countries.

Nothing speaks to humans more than music and the influence these legends of rock and pop have is immense. And now the album will also help raise money for the Born Free Foundation and the conservation work they do.

Funny, thought provoking and eye opening, the Minds Behind The Music book is unlike any other and so is the album. So settle down with a nice environmentally friendly cup of tea and enjoy whilst listening to the fundraising album.

Further singles are currently being recorded by some great retro music stars and will be released continually.

Featured are members, past and present, of some of the worlds biggest bands including Status Quo, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Bad Company, The Damned, INXS, Steppenwolf, Iron Maiden, The Who, Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep, Supertramp, Black Sabbath, Fairport Convention, Toto, Blue Oyster Cult, New York Dolls, Krokus, The Byrds, U2, The Waterboys, The Turtles, Canned Heat, Skid Row, Damn Yankees, Manfred Mann, Suzi Quatro, Great White, Free, Small Faces, The Troggs, Quiet Riot, Rough Cut, Argent, Keel, Candlebox, Youngbloods, and many many more.

More information here.