So much more than an “Autumn” Almanac - you’ll want to dip into this exhaustive (not exhausting) collection of memories and histories all year round. Flattered and happy to be a drop in this fascinating ocean. Hugo Burnham:- Gang of Four - Illustrated Man.
The 70s & 80s were jam packed with musical creativity & never to be repeated! The volume of output is a legacy that’ll be heard for generations. The almanac gives you more about the people & stories behind the songs, as told by the artists themselves! An insightful directory of talent! Robin Scott:- M.
The highs of the 70s ended on a low dark dismal UK, somehow Steve Strange and I gathered everyone on a Tuesday night to a sleezy Soho clip joint for one last party that lasted a decade, this book and the music is still bringing joy. Rusty Egan:- Rich Kids - Visage - Blitz Club.
If you were there, you know. If you weren't, you missed out big time! The late ‘70s and ‘80s were such productive times for emerging underground musical talent and so many great songs were born. Along with great times come great stories, and some of them are here, told by the people that were there. Pete R Jones:- PiL - Cowboys International - Department S.
So much information, so many anecdotes, so many personal stories. Even a deep dive wouldn't do this incredible wealth of ‘70s & '80s musical knowledge justice. I am honoured to be just a small part of it. Robert Dean:- Japan - Sinead O'Connor - Gary Numan.