“Jon King’s passionate, beautiful, and tragic To Hell With Poverty! . . . allows his readers to experience the textures of life in postwar Britain through the story of one of its most important bands . . . King’s writing is powerful, impressionistic, and emotionally engaged . . . a welcome relief from the self-aggrandisement all too common in the autobiographies of artists.”
—Battleground

“To Hell with Poverty! chronicles King’s journey from a modest upbringing in South London to achieving international acclaim with the Gang of Four. King’s vivid and fast-paced narrative, replete with pivotal moments from his career and the vibrant music scene, offers an absorbing and insightful exploration of the post-punk music world. It is a refreshing reminder of the unexpected and exciting adventures life can offer to those who work hard and pay attention.”
—Yale Alumni Magazine

“To Hell With Poverty! A Class Act: Inside the Gang of Four is King’s side of the story. It’s about how he got there, how he managed all the chaos during the Gang of Four years, and how it all fell apart . . . it’s full of spit and vinegar, but it’s also really fun . . . the real pleasure is reading Jon King’s voice: a bit tetchy but always with a sly sense of humor.”
—PopMatters

“We are lucky to have the few records the original band made, and King’s memoir is an apt ending to their saga. To hell with being a rock star—try reading, the original analog resistance.”
—Sasha Frere-Jones, 4Columns

“I’m all in on this memoir, that’s smart and funny, full of nostalgia, unexpected bits and lots of insider information perfect for a Go4 fan that can still remember annoying friends by reciting lyrics from Entertainment! during junior high school gym class.”
—OnMilwaukee