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Rikki and the Last Days of Earth

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The Bernie Tormé Band adapt and survive

The riot at Notting Hill Carnival in 1976. Sounds terrifying.

The tragic story of The Stranglers and Dagenham Dave

I’m fairly knowledgeable about ye olde Punk Rock, both from first hand experience, and having devoured many a musical tome and magazine article, and I can already say this is one of the very best punk memoirs I’ve read. Focussing on the all important 76-77 period, Dave Thompson is very credibly bring the era back to life… pub rock eclipsed by punk in a few short months and much more. Splendid.

Patti Smith at the Roundhouse in May 76