Dr Cam Cobb is a scholar based in the University of Windsor in Ontario. His scholarly work has considered social justice within special education and issues with the arts. He has spent time living and working in South Korea. Weighted Down is his full-length consideration of troubled '60s musician and West Coast legend Skip Spence.

"Vast and compassionate, offering a nuanced look at Spence's life against a panoramic backdrop of Americana" MOJO

"Cobb has separated the facts from the myths [and] added warmth by involving Spence's children. 8/10" Classic Rock

"Cobb's knack of blending undisputed fact with poetic imagery shines through in this woebegone tale, balancing amphetamine-paced action with the undeniable adoration "everyone" had for the subject." 5***** Shindig!

"An affecting portrait of a generous, affable, gifted free spirit who fell through the cracks. This sensitive biography strives to understand this troubled man while carefully refuting some of the 'crazy' tall-tale myths people like Spence tend to attract." Big Issue

Publisher: Omnibus Press

Pub date: 2024-04-02

Length: 384 pages