Like Punk Never Happened: New expanded edition

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A story of money, sex, stardom, screaming fans and forgotten ideals, Like Punk Never Happened is Dave Rimmer's witty, authoritative, fast-moving and provocative insider account of the roller-coaster ride that was Boy George & Culture Club and the new '80s pop.

Reviews

"Fascinating." -- New York Times

"A controversial and honest account . . . and a serious analysis of the whole mess." -- NME

"Speaks from the centre of pop's beating heart." -- Dylan Jones

"Rimmer is among the most entertaining writers ever to pen a rock book." -- Rock and Roll Confidential

"As sharp a study of British pop as we'll get." -- City Limits

"A piece of music journalism at its best." -- The Word

Author Bio

Dave Rimmer is a music journalist and critic, having contributed to magazines in the UK, USA and Germany, including Smash Hits, Q, MOJO, The Wire and The Face. He is the author of a number of books, including Like Punk Never Happened, Once Upon a Time in the East, and New Romantics: The Look.