Sunday, January 25, 2009

PUNK ROCK AN ORAL HISTORY



I am near completion of this book. It is a narative history compiled by John Robb. It is an England perspective on punk. Living in London through these new tough economic times has kind of given me an idea of what it may have been like in the late 70's in London. Its great to have visited and have knowledge of these places mentioned by the people in this book. It is pretty tough reading given everyone has a different view on the music, culture and fashion of punk rock. Its great to have an understanding of the participants in the scene and their attitude towards the other bands and people involved with the culture. I could mention all the contributors but the list spans about 4 pages of the book alone.

Not a bad read otherwise

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