My Sade Story So far

By Paul Anthony Cook

In the early 1980s, a new sound emerged from the London club scene, sophisticated, soulful, and instantly iconic. The world came to know the singer, Sade, but the story of the band's creation has remained shrouded in mystery-until now.

In My Sade Story So Far], Paul Anthony Cook, the founding drummer and core architect of the band's early rhythm section, breaks a forty-year silence. This is the unvarnished account of the journey from the Hull punk scene to the heart of London's "Rebel Funk" explosion with the band Pride, and the formation of the smaller, groundbreaking group that would become a global phenomenon.

Cook reveals the collaborative genesis of classic hits like "Smooth Operator," detailing the creative battles and the musical chemistry that defined their unique sound. He provides a startling, firsthand look at the corporate maneuvering and personal betrayals that led to his shocking dismissal just as the band stood on the brink of superstardom.

This is more than a memoir; it is a correction of the historical record. A story of artistic integrity versus commercial interests, of the collective effort erased by a solo brand, and one man's fight for the recognition he was denied. Discover the true genesis of Sade.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G2CDRJXN
• ISBN13: 9798274483698
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"