Peter Doggett

Peter Doggett is a British music historian, journalist, and author known for his meticulous books on popular culture, rock music history, and social movements. Having served as an editor for Record Collector, he built a stellar reputation.

He is best known as the author of acclaimed cultural histories including There’s a Riot Going On: Revolution, Drugs, and Rock and Roll in the 1960s and definitive biographies of The Beatles and David Bowie.

Doggett’s rigorous research and engaging narrative style provide deep cultural context for rock music history. His publications are treasured resources for music enthusiasts.