Richie Unterberger event in London

marukomu · Post by **marukomu** » 17 Apr 2026 10:16

Richie Unterberger is doing a book launch event in London on 3rd June:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hist ... 7385629918?

bleach · Post by **bleach** » 17 Apr 2026 17:15

Record Collector, May 2026.

Dud999 · Post by **Dud999** » 17 Apr 2026 20:31

He's the best writer so far to have tackled this band
That book is a must have

simonm · Post by **simonm** » 18 Apr 2026 09:11

The fact that it's 800 pages actually puts me off buying it, but i might try and get it from the library

falconwhit · Post by **falconwhit** » 19 Apr 2026 00:40

Dud999 wrote: ↑17 Apr 2026 20:31 He's the best writer so far to have tackled this band
That book is a must have

For sure. Can't wait to read it.

Dud999 · Post by **Dud999** » 19 Apr 2026 02:34

simonm wrote: ↑18 Apr 2026 09:11 The fact that it's 800 pages actually puts me off buying it, but i might try and get it from the library

Ha, all the more reason to buy it
I'll bet the footnotes are copious

falconwhit · Post by **falconwhit** » 19 Apr 2026 04:08

simonm wrote: ↑18 Apr 2026 09:11 The fact that it's 800 pages actually puts me off buying it, but i might try and get it from the library

800 pages seems about right to tell the story.

Consider that Mark Lewisohn's 'Tune In' is 960 pages and ends in December 1962...

LoathesomeCowboyBill · Post by **LoathesomeCowboyBill** » 19 Apr 2026 04:17

Great researcher but not a great writer. Will still buy

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