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By Carl Allen

the united kingdom has produced essentially the most unique, interesting and influential bands on the earth and so much of them have reduce their tooth in a single of the myriad tune venues that criss-cross the capital. during this finished and compelling ebook, writer and photographer Carl Allen, the ‘Pevsner of Rock ‘n’ roll’, explores each corner and cranny of London’s tremendous community of dwell venues, from grand outdated Victorian song halls to skanky backstreet boozers with just enough room to swing a mic stand. alongside the best way he reveals a few hidden gemstones, highlighting these venues that experience accomplished a legendary prestige and remembering those who have fallen by way of the wayside.

Illustrated with full-colour images, this can be a whole heritage of the dwell song venues in London from the Nineteen Thirties to the current day. each one access contains uncomplicated information comparable to tips on how to get there, in addition to all of the key history info, together with stay recordings, noteworthy gigs and notorious incidents and a background of the construction sooner than its existence as a reside venue. This publication is a needs to for all self-respecting track fanatics residing in or traveling our nice capital city.

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