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Read [Horace Panter Book] * Ska'd for Life: A Personal Journey with The Specials Online ^ PDF eBook or Kindle ePUB free. Ska'd for Life: A Personal Journey with The Specials "If you are a fan, this is a must-read" according to R. Arnold. Now more than ever, the messages carried by the music of The Specials are pertinent. The economic strife that accompanied the original ska progenitors in Britain in the 1950s (and in the late 70s) is back again, and the need for the pure, danceable music like The Specials played is back too. This book takes a humorous look at life in in an up-and-coming band and yet is tinged with the dread that happens when the downsides of the mus
Title | : | Ska'd for Life: A Personal Journey with The Specials |
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.45 (531 Votes) |
Asin | : | 033044073X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-11-18 |
Language | : | English |
Founded by Jerry Dammers, their fusion of punk, reggae, and ska created a new musical fashion—spearheaded by their own Two Tone record label—that stood for unity and racial harmony in a polarized society. Written with wry humor, this affectionate look at a band whose sublime music remains influential today is a must for all fans of The Specials.. This musical odyssey with The Specials moves from their early days on Coventry's punk circuit, to their chart-storming success with singles like Too Much Too Young and the eerily prescient Ghost Town, released as the race riots of 1982 saw Toxteth and Brixton go up in flames. A
"If you are a fan, this is a must-read" according to R. Arnold. Now more than ever, the messages carried by the music of The Specials are pertinent. The economic strife that accompanied the original ska progenitors in Britain in the 1950s (and in the late 70s) is back again, and the need for the pure, danceable music like The Specials played is back too. This book takes a humorous look at life in in an up-and-coming band and yet is tinged with the dread that happens when the downsides of the music industry rear their ugly heads. If you are a fan of The Specials or of Ska mu. good insight into the history of a great band Darin Campbell I have always been a big fan of the Specials and this is the 1st book i have seen written about them. they were very influential in their day despite being active for only a few years. Horace Panter was the bass player and 1 of the founding members of the band and shares some amusing 1st hand experiences and insights into what made the band great and also why they broke up. one of the better music books i have read, not big on analysis but full of the flavour of the era. recommended.. "Loved it!" according to Barry Trub. Ska fans should definitely check out Horace's book. It's full of great stories, many bits of humor, and some excellent reflections on the 2-Tone era and afterwards. I found the book to be honest and straight forward and I really enjoyed it.
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