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Gimme Something Better: The Profound, Progressive, And Occasionally Pointless History Of Bay Area Punk From Dead Kennedys To Gre-used
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[An] Endlessly Fascinating And Frankly Addictive Masterpiece Of Safetypin Journalism.' Austin Chroniclean Oral History Of The Modern Punkrevival'S West Coast Birthplaceoutside Of New York And London, California?S Bay Area Claims The Oldest Continuous Punkrock Scene In The World. Gimme Something Better Brings This Outrageous And Influential Punk Scene To Life, From The Notorious Final Performance Of The Sex Pistols, To Jello Biafra?S Bid For Mayor, The Rise Of Maximum Rocknroll Magazine, And The East Bay Poppunk Sound That Sold Millions Around The Globe. Throngs Of Punks, Including Members Of The Dead Kennedys, Avengers, Flipper, Mdc, Green Day, Rancid, Nofx, And Afi, Tell Their Own Stories In This Definitive Account, From The Innovative Artdamage Of San Francisco?S Fab Mab In North Beach, To The Still Vibrant Allages Diy Ethos Of Berkeley?S Gilman Street. Compiled By Longtime Bay Area Journalists Jack Boulware And Silke Tudor, Gimme Something Better Chronicles More Than Two Decades Of Punk Music, Progressive Politics, Social Consciousness, And Divine Decadence, Told By The People Who Made It Happen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Gimme Something Better' about? A: 'Gimme Something Better' is an oral history that explores the evolution of the Bay Area punk scene, detailing its cultural significance from the late 1970s to the early 2000s.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is compiled by Jack Boulware and Silke Tudor, both of whom are longtime journalists in the Bay Area.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 512 pages, providing an in-depth look at the punk movement.
- Q: When was 'Gimme Something Better' published? A: 'Gimme Something Better' was published on September 29, 2009.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of punk music, progressive politics, social consciousness, and the DIY ethos of the Bay Area punk scene.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to punk music? A: Yes, the book is accessible for newcomers and provides a comprehensive overview of the Bay Area punk scene.
- Q: Are there any notable punk bands mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book features stories from bands such as the Dead Kennedys, Green Day, Rancid, and AFI.
- Q: What can I expect in terms of writing style? A: The writing style is engaging and journalistic, offering a mix of personal anecdotes and historical context.
- Q: Is this book considered a definitive account of Bay Area punk history? A: Yes, it is regarded as a definitive account due to its comprehensive coverage and firsthand accounts from key figures in the scene.