Since his emergence at the helm of punk first wavers The Adverts, and on through the Explorers and Cheap, to his current solo (sometimes) status, TV Smith has proven himself among the captivating performers of his (or any other) generation, and one of the most literate songwriters, too. In this, the first of two volumes, Your Ticket Out of Here (volume one 1973-1992), documents the remarkable performing history of the legend that is TV Smith, gig by gig, record by record, session by session. Focusing on the "band years," including a wealth of interview material, it covers the careers of the Adverts, TV Smith's Explorers and Cheap and more. It also includes full discographical details, unreleased sessions, live performances and TV/radio appeaances.