Name: Do You Believe In The Power of Rock and Roll: Forty Years of Music Writing From the Frontline
Brand: John Robb

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9781800182172

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Hardback

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Signed by John Robb, Exclusive Rough Trade Hardback version

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Release date

2023-05-25

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PGUK

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Hardback | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive

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John Robb

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Music

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Unbound

John Robb is a music journalist, founder member of The Membranes and Gold Blade, and former owner of Vinyl Drip Records. He has contributed to various magazines, including the Volume Magazine series in the early-to-mid-1990s. Currently, he produces the music magazine Louder Than War and has also written under the pen name 'John The Embalmed'.
With his extensive experience in the music industry, John Robb brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. As a founding member of both The Membranes and Gold Blade, he has made significant contributions to the punk rock scene.
In addition to his musical endeavors, John Robb has established himself as a respected music journalist. His writing can be found in numerous publications, showcasing his passion for sharing stories about artists and their craft. Through his work with Louder Than War magazine, he continues to provide valuable insights into the world of music.

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Do You Believe in the Power of Rock &amp; Roll?&nbsp;is a history of alternative rock from John Robb, with the music still ringing in his ears. This collection follows John’s journey from the late 1970s, when he was first caught up in punk’s high-octane thrill, to the present day, via the early days of the rave scene, the birth of electronic and techno, and myriad bands that spun off on their own idiosyncratic paths.

John was the first person to write about Nirvana, he coined the term Britpop, and he documented the Stone Roses’ rise out of Manchester before anyone else was interested. He was at every pivotal gig, and has interviewed every key player in the business, including Jordan, the queen of punk, founding father of new American rock Steve Albini, goth-rock guitarist Daniel Ash, infamous Oasis co-founder Noel Gallagher, and music greats like Lemmy and Poly Styrene.

Few others have witnessed first-hand so many important moments of the last forty years of rock history. Here, they come together to form the essential history of a personal quest to document the ever-changing soundtrack of the modern world.

Do You Believe In The Power of Rock and Roll: Forty Years of Music Writing From the Frontline

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