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Set in the Nottinghamshire village of Jacksdale, the narrative chronicles the rise and fall of the Grey Topper music venue, which hosted a diverse array of iconic artists from glam rock to punk. Alf Hyslop's creation attracted legends like Sweet and Ben E. King, before becoming a punk hotspot that sparked both excitement and violence, highlighted by the infamous Angelic Upstarts riot. Blending humor and poignant moments, this true story captures the vibrant music scene of the late 1970s, offering a nostalgic glimpse into a unique cultural phenomenon.
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The Palace and the Punks, Toni Hill
- Language
- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Palace and the Punks
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Toni Hill
- Publisher
- Northern Lights Lit
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9780956840905
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in the Nottinghamshire village of Jacksdale, the narrative chronicles the rise and fall of the Grey Topper music venue, which hosted a diverse array of iconic artists from glam rock to punk. Alf Hyslop's creation attracted legends like Sweet and Ben E. King, before becoming a punk hotspot that sparked both excitement and violence, highlighted by the infamous Angelic Upstarts riot. Blending humor and poignant moments, this true story captures the vibrant music scene of the late 1970s, offering a nostalgic glimpse into a unique cultural phenomenon.