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Back in 1979, pop was getting dull again. Everyone said it was time for a new dance. No-one expected it to come from Coventry. The Two-Tone revolution, led by the Specials, took the pop world by surprise with their infectious mix of Ska rhythms and punk attitude. Madness and The Selecter followed close on their heels. Within a matter of moments the 2-tone bands had stolen our hearts and conquered the charts with a non-stop procession of unforgettable hits; ‘Gangsters’, ‘A Message To You Rudy’, Too Much Too Young’, ‘The Prince’, ‘One Step Beyond’, ‘My Girl’, ‘Too Much Pressure’... And the bands kept coming - Bad Manners, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers. Even Judge Dread came back. Garry Bushell, who wrote the original Dance Craze magazine, was the first rock writer to see the Specials live, the first to interview madness and the first to watch the bands attempt to export their magic to the USA.

With a bold and humorous approach, Garry Bushell critiques Britain's elites and contemporary issues, advocating for the working class and democracy. He fiercely opposes the EU, immigration policies, and the nanny state, while taking aim at celebrity culture and political correctness. Bushell's commentary spans various topics, from environmental initiatives to party politics, all delivered with sharp wit and a defiant spirit. His unapologetic stance champions everyday citizens and calls for greater freedom and reduced bureaucracy, promising to surprise and provoke readers.

Focusing on the youth culture of 1970s Britain, the book explores the origins and impact of warring factions that sparked global copycat movements. It aims to dispel the myths perpetuated by the media, revealing the realities of a tumultuous era marked by anger and rebellion. The narrative connects the chaos of that time to ongoing cultural phenomena worldwide, highlighting its lasting influence from Argentina to China and Japan.

The story follows Harry Tyler, a sharp-witted undercover cop known for his effectiveness in capturing criminals. His latest assignment involves infiltrating the dangerous East-End gang led by the cunning and charismatic Johnny Too. As Harry navigates the treacherous world of organized crime, the tension escalates, promising explosive confrontations and high-stakes drama.

A Harry Tyler Novella. A new Harry Tyler novella from journalist and TV pundit Garry Bushell folling the hugely successful Face, Two-Faced and Face Down

Harry Tyler's surviving on his wits in the North West of England when fate conspires to reunite him with villain and nemesis John Baker --known as Johnny Too--after Too's released from jail early as bait for a serial killer. The job could bring Harry back in from the cold, or leave him totally exposed and set up as the fall guy if things go wrong.

Sounds of Glory Volume One is packed with brilliant stories from the biggest names in rock and metal.

It’s over forty years since The Jam inspired a new generation with their All Mod Cons album – released in the dying months of 1978. But the Mod revival was far more than just a one-band phenomenon inspired by the arrival of the film version of The Who’s Quadrophenia. A succession of groups including The Purple Hearts, The Jolt, The Chords and Secret Affair amongst many others added to Weller’s powerful songs with great tunes. It was a movement that had been growing organically for more than a year and was a fitting answer to the increasingly grim post-punk scene with hits such ‘David Watts’, ‘The Modern World’, ‘Down in the Tube Station at Midnight’, ‘Eton Rifles’, ‘That’s Entertainment’, ‘Going Underground’...