This book provides daily insights into the biographies of artists, record releases, and pivotal milestones in music history. By delving into these details, you'll discover what happened and why these events continue to influence the music industry today.
Exclusive interviews that can only be found in this book from the likes of Nigel Bennett (The Vibrators and The Members), Clyde Bramley (Hitmen, Hoodoo Gurus, New Christs), Hugo Burnham (Gang Of 4), Stephen Cummings (The Sports), Roy Hay (Culture Club), Lindy Morrison (Go-Betweens), Fred Schneider III (The B-52's), Nick Sheppard (The Clash), Ken Testi (Eric's and Queen), Youth (Killing Joke) and so many more!
Find out a little bit more about your favourite releases and those little known hidden gems from the New Wave and Post-Punk genres. No, Plastic Bertrand did not sing 'Ça Plane Pour Moi'...find out why. Why did Joe Strummer go missing? It's revealed here. When was the term "punk music" first mentioned? Well, that argument persists, but there is insight here into all that! How and why did the venues CBGB, The Civic, Eric's, Hacienda and The Stage Door come about, what was their influence and why did they close?