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Mod Subculture Reading, Soul Music – Blogs & Authors

12th February 202413th September 2024 - by Jayne Thomas

Mod Subculture Books, Soul Music, Reading, Blogs & Authors – Useful Reading Whilst not exhaustive, included below are a list and brief discussion of some further reading regarding Mod Subculture and Soul music genres. Additionally also some useful websites to purchase books regarding these topics are also included. 1960s Mod Subculture Reading – Blogs / Websites The Dungeon Mod Club, …

Mod Books & Mod Reading Part 2 - Shaun Knapp, Graham Lentz, Elizabeth Woodcraft & Neil Sheasby

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Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 2

27th November 201918th February 2024 - by Jayne Thomas

Following on from Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 1, here I conclude with part 2. Contributions come from Mod authors Elizabeth Woodcraft, Shaun Knapp, Neil Sheasby and Don Hughes, Elizabeth Woodcraft’s first book about the early Sixties in Chelmsford. A Sense of Occasion, is a collection of interlinked short stories about four young women finding their …

Mod Books & Mod Reading - Paul Smiler Anderson, Shaun Knapp, Tony Beesley & Claire Mahoney

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Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 1

11th October 20191st December 2021 - by Jayne Thomas

Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature, As those who know me well, know I am an avid reader and collector of Kitchen Sink Realism. Furthermore one which is, in my opinion, a basic staple for any book shelf related to Mod subculture reading. However I personally believe that whilst those who have an interest in the Mod Scene, …

Modzines by Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland - Cover

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Interview With Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland About Their Book Modzines

27th January 201914th February 2024 - by Jayne Thomas

Modzines by Eddie Piller and Steve Rowland is a book about fanzine culture from the Mod Revival and beyond. A thoroughly well researched book on Mod fanzines and one which visually attractive, it is available to buy on 7th February 2019. I recently caught up with Ed and Steve and had a chat with them regarding the researching, compiling and …

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Modzines By Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland

26th January 20191st December 2021 - by Jayne Thomas

A Review – Modzines By Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland In the days before the internet, a lifetime ago for many of us young Mods, one of the major lines of communication keeping this subculture alive was by spreading the word and keeping us informed. Whether that be about music, fashion or events, the Modzine was a pivotal staple for …

Rhythm Message - Lesser Known Southern Soul Artists of The 1960s

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Soul Author Mark Windle – Soul Music & Book Writing Part 2

29th August 201814th February 2024 - by Jayne Thomas

….Of Soul Music, Book Writing and Lost Histories. – E. Mark Windle, April 2018. Part 2 South East American Soul These days though collector choice has moved more toward cherry picking the obscurities from the Carolinas and Virginia. This also includes other areas of the south east for sound that suits us. These include soulful 60s garage band records and integrated …

House Of Broken Hearts - The Soul Of 1960s Nashville - E. Mark-Windle

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Soul Author Mark Windle – Soul Music & Book Writing Part 1

26th June 201814th February 2024 - by Jayne Thomas

….Of Soul Music, Book Writing and Lost Histories. – E. Mark Windle, April 2018. Part 1 Early Introduction To Northern Soul I wouldn’t say that music was particularly in the Windle genes – my parents were certainly never that interested. I have a couple of brothers who were though. Maybe more early 1970s rock and the Stones than black American …

The Bigger Picture - Don Hughes - Mod Book Promotion

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The Bigger Picture: Friday on My Mind Part III by Don Hughes

9th April 20181st December 2021 - by Jayne Thomas

The Bigger Picture: Friday on My Mind Part III by Don Hughes (published August 2018). Now available to pre-order. The final volume of Don Hughes’ captivating and critically acclaimed Friday On My Mind mod trilogy, The Bigger Picture is an autobiographical and visual guide to the musical history of Hounslow, West London. Presenting a dazzling array of rare and unseen …

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Guest Interview – Tony Beesley

20th July 201714th February 2024 - by Jayne Thomas

Goin’ to a Happening Got the Mojo Talkin’ Tony Beesley with Jayne Thomas on records Jayne: Tony, how about a brief introduction about yourself? Tony: I am a complete music obsessive, record addict and a writer/designer. I enjoy music, books and flexing my creative muscles via my writing, book design and associated work. The passion and commitment for these …