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Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping
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About Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping
2017 Edition: Mark McAvoy explores the history of Cork rock music from the rise of legendary blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher and his successful blues music-fueled career on the international stage, through the Finbarr Donnelly-led punk rock era of the 1980s, to indie legends The Frank And Walters and the irrepressible Sultans Of Ping. Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping explores the records, venues, personalities and culture that sprang up around rock music in Ireland's second city. Delving deep into the stories behind seminal Cork acts such as Taste, Five Go Down To The Sea? and Microdisney, this book traces the careers and music of many of the city's most popular and talented musicians. With exclusive photographs and extensive interviews with leading performers, managers, DJs and promoters, Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping is essential reading for all true music fans. Reviews "It'll require a feat of the loaves and fishes variety to better Mark McAvoy's comprehensive take on Cork's substantial contribution to rock music history. Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping is packed with facts and provocative anecdotes that weave the music into the culture of Cork and the world beyond. You've loved the music, now read the book." Jackie Hayden - Hot Press "An excellent book" Brian Boyd - The Irish Times "There's a hefty early focus on Rory Gallagher who's given an almost biographical going over. If you're into Cork music - or just want to learn more about it - you could hardly ask for a more quirky, fact-filled and well-written guide." James Hendicott - State Magazine “A breathless, encyclopaedic tour of Cork’s rock music. A comprehensive, affectionate tribute to the many rock acts that have emerged from Cork.” - Books Ireland “Enthusiastic history of an overlooked musical hotbed…certainly thoroughly researched.” - Record Collector Magazine "A wor
