Independence Days: The Story of UK Independent Record Labels

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Collating more than 150 interviews, Independence Days traces the story of the UK independent record label boom from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, a period which saw a new generation of independent spirits take up the baton and revolutionise the course of popular music. Covers the era's most celebrated labels including Rough Trade, Beggars Banquet/4AD, Factory, Cherry Red and Mute - and covers releases by such notable acts as The Smiths, Joy Division, The Buzzcocks, Elvis Costello, Gary Numan, Teardrop Explodes and Nick Cave.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1901447413

ISBN13:9781901447415

Release Date:May 2010

Publisher:Cherry Red Books

Length:577 Pages

Weight:1.90 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 5.7" x 9.1"

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Arts, Music & Photography Music

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