Before It All Went Rotten takes you back to the vibrant world of 1970s London, where a unique musical movement was brewing in the city's pubs. Explore the bands, the venues, and the characters that shaped the sound of a generation, providing the foundation for the punk explosion that followed.
This book delves into the music, the musicians, and the cultural forces that converged in the London pub-rock scene, revealing:
- The untold stories of the musicians who paved the way for punk
- The role of London's Irish community in fostering this musical revolution
- The economic realities that shaped the scene and its concentration in North London
Perfect for music enthusiasts and cultural historians, this is a reassessment of a brief but influential phenomenon.