Author: Nolan, Dave
Edition: New edition
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 01-06-2006
Details: Product Description On June 4, 1976, four young men took the stage of the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester and, in front of a handful of people, played one of the most important live sets of all time. Alongside Woodstock and Live Aid, the Sex Pistols' performance has been named by critics as one of the most pivotal performances in music history...not necessarily because of the quality of the music - but because of the effect the music had on the audience. The crowd were mesmerized by the power and possibilities of punk - and it inspired them to create their own music that would shape the sound of rock music for decades to come. Members of Joy Division and New Order, the Smiths, the Fall and Buzzcocks were there that night as well as Tony Wilson, a key player in the story of Factory records, the Hacienda, Madchester and beyond. This was truly a gig that changed the world. The truth behind that gig - plus the Pistols' repeat performance six weeks later and their first ever TV appearance - has been shrouded in mystery for thirty years. Until now, everyone's been happy to print the legend. For the first time, here's the truth. Featuring previously unpublished photos, interviews with key players and audience members, "I Swear I Was There" brings pop culture to life thirty years after the Summer of Punk. From the Publisher 1. Publication ties in with the 30th anniversary of the gig recently voted the third most important performance of all time in a Channel 4 survey, up there with Woodstock and Live Aid. 2. Improved, re-written and expanded version of the original book, which has been referenced in countless music books since. Features exclusive new photos and interviews. 3. Major media interest guaranteed on the subject in 2006, punk/s 30th anniversary author is the acknowledged expert and will be interviewed on TV, radio and in print. 4. See Amazon for five star reviews of the first edition. About the Author David Nolan is a multi award-winning journalist and television producer. He has made documentaries on The Smiths, Sex Pistols and Echo and the Bunnymen and written for publications as diverse as British Business Magazine and Penthouse.
EAN: 9780954970499
Languages: English
Binding: Paperback
Item Condition: UsedLikeNew