Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll
“Nina Simone Si, Bernie Rhodes No!” “Joe Strummer” has always been my answer to the question “Who would you like to be stuck in an elevator with?” He represents the perfect mix of aggro, intellect, and sensitivity. And it is no doubt that over time his sensitivity has emerged as his strongest trait. He cared […]
Drop inPosted by: Dr Brad on November 12th, 2007
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Reviews: Music Books, Print
Johnny Green & Garry Barker Faber and Faber, Inc. 238 pages perfect bound 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ISBN: 0571199577 Copyright Date:1999 Review Date: 6/12/06 A Riot of Our Own is a short memoir (238 pages) of life on and off the road with the Clash. If you’ve read anything about the Clash you’ll […]
Drop inPosted by: Kilwag (editor) on June 12th, 2006
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Reviews: Music Books, Print
Marcus Gray Castle Communications PLC. Copyright Date: 1996 Review Date: 1999 I have to say I should have been tipped off when I read the back flap. It features a sensitive faux candid photo of the author coincidentally looking like a young relative of Malcom McLaren. It also says he is a full time rock […]
Drop inPosted by: Kilwag (editor) on October 27th, 1999
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Reviews: Music Books, Print
This liitle (approx 4″ x 6″) hardcover is a part of the “Modern Icons” series brought to you by Richard Branson’s Virgin Publishing. Other artists in the series include Bob Marley, Kiss, and Led Zepplin. Basicly, these are impulse buy items targeted at middle class disposable incom. You’ve got your introduction, pros and cons, timeline, […]
Drop inPosted by: Kilwag (editor) on July 11th, 1998
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