{"title":"Don McLeese","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon McLeese offers readers an engaging exploration of arts and culture, bringing to life the energy and spirit of iconic music scenes. His works delve into the vibrant history and impact of influential bands, providing rich, detailed narratives that capture the essence of their creative journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for cultural significance, McLeese’s writing invites readers to immerse themselves in the stories behind the music, making his books a compelling choice for those fascinated by the intersection of art, music, and cultural movements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mc5s-kick-out-the-jams-by-don-mcleese-9780826416605","title":"MC5's Kick Out the Jams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Motor City 5 stormed the stage, the band combined the kinetic flash of James Brown on acid with the raw musical dynamics of the Who gone berserk. It's a unique band that can land itself on the cover of \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e a month before the release of its debut album and then be booted from its record contract just a few months later. Rock had never before seen the likes of \u003cem\u003eMC5\u003c\/em\u003e and never will again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of us who were floored by the 5 in concert were convinced that this was the most transcendently pulverising rock we would ever experience, while many more who heard or read about the band dismissed the 5 as a caricature, a fraud, White Panther bozos play-acting at revolution. There was always plenty of humour to the 5—visionary knuckleheads—though the question was whether they were in on the joke. Frequently ridiculed during their short career, they've since been hailed as a primal influence on everything from punk to metal to Rage Against the Machine to the Detroit populist resurgence of the White Stripes, Kid Rock and Eminem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455623315692,"sku":"9780826416605","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71yrmN7AwQL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774789164"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/don-mcleese.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}