Matthews, Simon
Before It Went Rotten: The Music That Rocked London's Pubs 1972-1976
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857305749
- author:
- Matthews, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oldcastle Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 centimetres (0.46 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
London's pubs in the early 1970s were a hotbed of musical activity, with a network of mainly Irish-owned venues providing a platform for up-and-coming talent. This book explores the evolution of 'pub-rock', tracing its development from various genres, including rock and roll revival acts, late blues bands, country rock, funk, soul, and art school bands, to the sound that eventually emerged as punk rock in 1976. The book delves into the careers of key acts, including Brinsley Schwarz, the Southend bands, and the Sex Pistols, with interviews with former members of various bands, including Fumble, Darts, and the John Dummer Blues Band. The author draws on contemporaneous reviews and articles from the music press of the time, providing a detailed and extensively researched study of this overlooked era. By examining the emergence of acts like Dire Straits, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, and Graham Parker, the book raises questions about the potential impact of the Sex Pistols' rise to fame on the music scene. A fascinating and informative read, Before It Went Rotten offers a unique insight into a pivotal moment in music history.
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