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Punk Rock
An Oral History
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Presents the history of a radical movement in Seventies Britain. With its own clothes, hair, artwork, fanzines and radical politics, Punk boasted a DIY ethos that meant anyone could take part. This book gives the inside view on events such as the Sex Pistols' anti-Jubilee riverboat party, famous gigs at the Roxy and 100 Club, and their records.
The story of punk, in all its vibrant glory, told for the first time in the words of those who were there.
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The story of punk, in all its vibrant glory, told for the first time in the words of those who were there.
'To see The Clash on the White Riot tour was like discovering how to be a rock star—you just did it yourself. You didn't wait for someone to come and discover you. That was the most important thing that came out of punk... We came home and we cut our hair and bought skinny trousers. It was year zero. That was the moment for me.' - Billy Bragg
Punk Rock is a book like no other. It is an oral history of a radical movement which exploded in Seventies Britain. With its own clothes, hair, artwork, fanzines, and radical politics, Punk boasted a DIY ethos that meant anyone could take part. The scene was uniquely vibrant and energetic, leaving an extraordinary legacy of notorious events, charismatic characters and inspirational music.
John Robb has spent over a year interviewing more than 100 contributors including Glen Matlock, Mick Jones, Don Letts, Slash, Billy Bragg, Hugh Cornwell and Captain Sensible. Now, for the first time, they give the inside view on events such as The Sex Pistols' swearing live on the Bill Grundy TV show and staging their anti-Jubilee riverboat party on the Thames, famous gigs at The Roxy and 100 Club, and the groundbreaking records by The Pistols, The Clash, The Damned and others.
From the widely debated roots of punk in the late-Sixties through to the fallout of the post-punk period in 1984, and the ongoing influence on today's bands, Punk Rock is the definitive oral history of an inimitable and exciting movement.
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Punk Rock by John Robb is praised for its authoritative exploration of the punk genre, with particular emphasis on the author's deep knowledge and personal connection to the music scene. Reviewers compare Robb's expertise and authenticity to that of renowned punk bands, highlighting his unique perspective and credible voice in recounting the punk rock movement.
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ISBN: 9780091905118
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2006
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ebury Press
Illustration: 50
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 43.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 566g
Pages: 576
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John Robb is a musician, writer, music journalist and TV presenter. He formed the seminal punk/alt-rock band The Membranes in 1977, and still carries the punk flame today as lead singer of Goldblade, renowned for their incendiary live shows. He has written acclaimed biographies of The Stone Roses and The Charlatans, as well as The Nineties: What the F**k Was That All About?, all published by Ebury Press. http://www.goldblade.com
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