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“This intriguing book pays tribute
to the many “local” pop stars, without whom
popular music would likely not have happened the way it
did. Not every teenager could see the touring pop shows,
but they could see their local groups and hear the current
songs of the day every week in their town or village hall.
All the groups included in this authoritative and extremely
well researched chronicle of the period were a part of
the fabric of the success of popular music, and for this
reason the book is an important, fascinating and informative
read. My copy will be on my bedside table for years!”
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Lancastrians
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Deke Arlon – Deke Arlon &
The Offbeats
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“What a fabulous book. It picks up
where all the other books on British Rock leave off."
Chris Huston – The Undertakers
“I was one of the lucky ones, and fortunate enough
to join The Kinks. This would not have been possible
without the experience I gained as a member of The Mark
Four, especially playing in Germany, which many of these
bands also experienced. What a fantastic idea to do
an encyclopaedia, which I think is brilliant, about
all these bands striving to make a name for themselves.
I’m sure there will be many musicians and ex musicians
up and down the country that will get hours of enjoyment
out of this book and it will bring back many fond memories,
as it has done for me. Many thanks to Bruce, for this
incredible encyclopaedia, and for the memories of when
the music was just good fun.”
John Dalton – The Mark Four and The Kinks
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Peter
Tierney & The Nighthawks
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V.I.P.'S
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Tuesday's
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“I can honestly say this is the best coverage I have ever
read relating to this remarkable period. There is no doubt that
reading this book will bring out the “Wow, I never knew
that” in everyone who enjoys it, just as it did for me.
As an encyclopaedia, this is a beautifully crafted piece of
work; as an excursion into the musical by-ways and back streets
of the sixties, it is priceless.”
Barry Langtree – The Lancastrians
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“I can honestly say it is the best book on 60’s pop
music I have ever read. I found it utterly fascinating, full
of unknown facts I never knew about and extremely interesting.”
Mark Newson – Editor, Thunderbolt Magazine –
The Joe Meek Society
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“I have to say it’s an excellent piece of work.”
Peter Illingworth – David John & The Mood
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“For anyone interested in British music’s post-Beatles,
pre-psych history, this book is essential; that it’s been
compiled by a British Columbia based author just beggars belief.
We’re willing to bet you won’t find a similar tome
so meticulously researched on this side of the Atlantic. 5 Stars
Jason Draper – Record Collector Magazine
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“Every page is packed with interesting information. Importantly
it throws light onto under-researched aspects such as British
female guitar-wielding beat groups like The Mission Belles from
East Ham. An excellent photograph accompanies their entry and
band photos are liberally peppered throughout the book making
for a real visual feast as well as an informational one. Leafing
through this volume is a joy.”
Paul Martin – Shindig Magazine
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